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Cost of Back to School hits hard pressed parents

The children’s charity Barnardos has today estimated the ‘true cost’ of Back to School expenses at about €815 for a child entering first year in secondary school which clearly demonstrates the pressure ordinary families will be under this year.

“I have been contacted by More >

Schools win battle to keep Librarians

Local Labour Party Councilor Patrick Nulty has “warmly welcomed” news that the Dept. of Education has been made to “see sense” and renew the contracts of 22 librarian posts in disadvantaged schools across the country; some of which are in Dublin 15.

 Cllr. Nulty More >

Dublin 15 Schools face loss of Librarian’s as Department of Education fail to act on contract renewals

VEC schools who have had a full time librarian appointed under the DEIS programme to support schools face losing their librarians unless the Department of Education changes its policy.

Dublin 15 Labour Councillor Patrick Nulty who serves on the Board of Management of Riversdale More >

Tyrellstown School Site finally secured.

Last thursday March 4th I tabled a question to the local Dublin 15 area committee seeking an update on the school site in Tyrellstown. I’m delighted that the site has finally been purchased. Now it is vital that the Dept. of Education submit a More >

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