Dooley accuses government of anti rural agenda

The  government’s being accused of having ‘an agenda against rural communities’, particularly in relation to it’s treatment of smaller schools.

Deputy Timmy Dooley’s comments come in light of a Fianna Fail conference on the future of small schools, which saw education professionals and interest groups voice anger about government plans for education in rural areas.

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The Clare TD is calling on Minister Ruairi Quinn to reverse his plans, and is warning of ‘disastrous consequences’ for rural Ireland if this does not occur.

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