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Schools 'won't compromise children's health and safety' - Calls for extra funding to cover energy bills

With winter coming, school's considerations around heating and electricity in their classrooms are coming into sharper focus. There have been calls for extra funding in this month’s budget through increased capitation rates or ancillary grants. Kieran...

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15.35 14 Sep 2022


Schools 'won't compromise children's health and safety' - Calls for extra funding to cover energy bills


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15.35 14 Sep 2022


With winter coming, school's considerations around heating and electricity in their classrooms are coming into sharper focus. There have been calls for extra funding in this month’s budget through increased capitation rates or ancillary grants.

Kieran was joined on the show by Paul Moroney, Scartlegen National School, County Kerry and Noel Loftus, Principal, St. Attracta's National School, Ballaghaderreen discuss the realities of the situation on the ground…


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