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# Invest in education

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Schools 'at risk' due to lack of legal agreements between Department and patron bodies, report reveals

Investment to the tune of €4 billion made over the past 8 years hasn’t been safeguarded according to a new report.

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Oct 4th 2020, 8:30 AM