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  • Statement from Education Minister John O’Dowd regarding De La Salle College

    Topics:
    • Teaching staff

    Date published: 16 March 2016

    Education Minister John O’Dowd said:

    John O'Dowd MLA

    “Like parents of pupils attending De La Salle College, I am very concerned about the ongoing issues at the school and the impact on its pupils. I understand the school, employing authority and unions are working together to resolve the situation and I would urge all involved to bring this to a resolution as soon as possible. I will be keeping the situation under close review.”

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