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Mon 10 Oct 2009Teachers welcome education measures
TEACHER UNIONS:THE INTO has described the education measures outlined in the Programme for Government as a “genuine attempt’’ to protect primary education in a very difficult economic environment.
The ASTI and the TUI have also welcomed key features of the programme, as has the Joint Managerial Body, which represents the boards of management and school management of almost 400 secondary schools. These measures include the appointment of 500 teachers over three years, increased capitation grants for school services, the restoration of book grants and funds for various programmes including the Leaving Cert Applied at second level.
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