'I'd rather two extra teachers than hot meals' - primary-school principal says current class sizes 'not sustainable'

"More than 40,000 primary school students were in classes of 30 or more last year"

"A primary-school principal in Kildare is calling on the Government to decrease pupil-teacher ratios - or risk harming education standards."

"Robert White (43), originally from Tipperary, is the principal at Scoil Íde Naofa, near Athy."

More than 40,000 primary school students were in classes of 30 or more last year. The Government has been urged to decrease pupil-teacher ratios to avoid harming education standards. The appeal links large class sizes with reduced teaching quality and risks to student outcomes. Robert White (43), originally from Tipperary, is principal at Scoil Íde Naofa near Athy. Reducing class sizes and increasing teacher staffing are presented as necessary policy responses to protect educational standards. A subscription invitation to the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel is included for readers to stay up to date with further developments.

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