Concern has been expressed over the reduced class sizes in county Leitrim.
Figures published by the Irish Independent show that the average class size in the county for 2024-25 stood at 22.6.
Despite this, Councillor James Gilmartin says many rural schools are still struggling with numbers, resources, staff and other infrastructure.
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He feels additional measures would ensure rural communities benefit from improvements locally:
Councillor Gilmartin says a greater pupil-to-teacher ratio would be positive for all concerned:
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