Six Offaly Families Without Guaranteed School Place This Year

There are fears there could be more facing similar issues in the county.

At least six families in Offaly are struggling to secure a guaranteed place for their children in the upcoming academic year.

They've been in contact with Laois Offaly TD Carol Nolan, who says there could be more facing similar struggles in the county.

She says she's liasing with Education Minister, Norma Foley, in a bid to secure an increase in the availability of school places in Offaly.

The Independent Deputy claims attempts have been made to place blame on parents for the situation:

 

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