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08/11/2011
Union Slams Teacher Cuts
A union, which represents teachers in Ireland, has spoken out against proposals to cut teacher posts by up to 1,000 next year.
The Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) has criticised plans which see "extreme" cuts on the horizon for teachers.
Education Minister Ruairi Quinn and Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin are in discussions to cut the number of teachers at primary and secondary level by between 1,500-2,000.
It is believed the cuts will mean secondary schools will have an average of 20 students per teacher, while the primary school ratio will be pushed to at least 28 students per teacher by September next year.
TUI Deputy General Secretary Annette Dolan said that these cuts will lead to "tough decisions”.
She said:"Ultimately what this cut will mean is not more pupils in the classroom, but less teachers in the school, which, at second level, means less subject choice.
"So, for instance, principals in schools will now have to make a choice in relation to what subjects they drop, and what higher-level and ordinary-level classes they put together."
(LB)
The Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) has criticised plans which see "extreme" cuts on the horizon for teachers.
Education Minister Ruairi Quinn and Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin are in discussions to cut the number of teachers at primary and secondary level by between 1,500-2,000.
It is believed the cuts will mean secondary schools will have an average of 20 students per teacher, while the primary school ratio will be pushed to at least 28 students per teacher by September next year.
TUI Deputy General Secretary Annette Dolan said that these cuts will lead to "tough decisions”.
She said:"Ultimately what this cut will mean is not more pupils in the classroom, but less teachers in the school, which, at second level, means less subject choice.
"So, for instance, principals in schools will now have to make a choice in relation to what subjects they drop, and what higher-level and ordinary-level classes they put together."
(LB)
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