Education

Bruton accused of ‘playing politics’ over deprived schools

Fianna Fáil calls on Minister to make statement over Deis selection ‘farce’

Ministers Richard Bruton and Leo Varadkar with students at the announcement of expansion of the School Meals Scheme 2017. Bruton said 79 schools were to be added into the Deis programme. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill
Ministers Richard Bruton and Leo Varadkar with students at the announcement of expansion of the School Meals Scheme 2017. Bruton said 79 schools were to be added into the Deis programme. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill
Carl O'Brien
Mon Apr 03 2017 - 01:00
Carl O'Brien

Carl O'Brien

Carl O'Brien is Education Editor of The Irish Times. He was previously chief reporter and social affairs correspondent

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