There's a cap on fees also.

11 schools across the country are part of the programme that will see up to 20 new classrooms developed.

Eric Ehighie is making the remarks ahead of the launch of a black students module at the University of Galway.

The Education and Training Board Excellence Awards celebrates a training boards high standard.

It has also doubled its pupil enrollment.

The decision was made after opposition to the plans from some students and teachers.

Nationally there are now 14,482 Ukrainians children attending school in Ireland.

The issue is being discussed at the National Association of Principals and Assistant Principals conference, which is being held in Galway today.