Schools hit by the cost of living
b'A number of primary school management bodies have issued a joint statement calling for an \\u201cimmediate increase\\u201d in the basic capitation rate. \\n\\nThey warn that they cannot continue to rely on \\u201cvoluntary contributions from already hard-pressed parents\\u201d to pay for heat, light and water in schools \\n\\nTo discuss this further Ciara spoke to the Chief executive of Educate Together, Emer Nowlan.'