Schools hit by the cost of living
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.