Primary Schools Numbers Set To Drop Over Next 15 Years

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Primary Schools Numbers Set To Drop Over Next 15 Years

Predictions from The Department of Education indicate that the number of primary school children is set to drop by about 20 per cent – more than 100,000 pupils – over the next 15 years. This sharp drop may lead to a surplus of primary teachers & there’s concerns it could threaten the future of some small schools. To discuss we heard from John Boyle, INTO General Secretary. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

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Primary Schools Numbers Set To Drop Over Next 15 Years