asked the Minister for Education whether any cost saving measures in the primary sector were discussed with representatives or officials of the Irish National Teachers Organisation prior to the Government's decision in relation to changes in class sizes.
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No such discussions took place.
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asked the Minister for Education whether teachers of special classes in primary schools are excluded from the provisions of the modified Circular 20/87; and, if not, the reason.
The terms of Circular 20/87 do not apply to special classes in national schools.