As the curtain falls on the current government’s term and the last budget looms, all eyes turn to their final budgetary decisions – decisions that will undoubtedly shape their legacy approaching the upcoming elections.
Substantially increased investment in our primary and special schools is absolutely vital.
With the global stage showcasing countries that surpass us in educational funding relative to their GDP, the message is clear — we must spend much more on our education system in Ireland.
- The INTO is advocating for a two-point reduction of average class sizes in all primary schools in the forthcoming budget.
- The INTO is calling for the full reinstatement of the assistant principal roles which were cut in primary and special schools in the austerity period.
- The INTO is urging a 20% increase in two of the core grants paid annually to primary and special schools, the capitation and minor works grants, and a higher ancillary services grant.
