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Sat 10 Oct 2009Pupil numbers to rise by 30% over 20 years
THE NUMBER of pupils in second-level schools is set to surge by 30 per cent over the next two decades, placing further strain on the education budget.
New Department of Education figures show the number at second level will increase from 340,000 to 440,000 by 2029.
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