A chara, – Some of your contributors (August 14th) seem to be distinctly underwhelmed at the news of an ESRI survey that finds that students from disadvantaged backgrounds are less likely to go on to third level. It’s true – we know this already. This research will only have value if it results in action. Might it, for example, be used in support of the Education Minister if she were to seek extra funding in the next budget to restore the lost guidance and counselling posts in the Deis schools?
Unless some remedial measures are taken, the research work could indeed be seen as a pointless use of public money. – Le meas,
MICHAEL O’DONOVAN,
Delwood Drive,
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