Sir, - I was shocked to learn about conditions at Kilglass School in Co. Galway (January 7th). I wonder what kind of message the adult world gives the children of that school and other "seriously substandard" schools. Aren't their appalling conditions a sign of how much (or rather, how little) we value our children?
I feel ashamed to live in a country with politicians who, as yet, have done nothing to improve conditions for these children. I can only hope these children will be compassionate and forgiving of us, when the time comes for them to care for us as we get old and infirm. - Yours, etc.,
43 Frascati Park Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
PS The Minister for Education, in a recent newsletter, informs us that five schools in her own constituency are at present the subject of refurbishments and extensions.
The thought has struck me that perhaps the Minister is more interested in getting re-elected than providing adequate accomodation for all schoolchildren.