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Dec 2022
16m 47s

Irish Times Feeder School Tables 2022

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Private schools reign supreme when it comes to third level progression while Deis school have taken a backward step. All are detailed in the Irish Times Feeder School Tables 2022. To discuss the findings Jonathan spoke to Betty McLaughlin, Guidance Counsellor in Mullingar & Former National President of Institute of Guidance Counsellors Ireland, Barbara Ennis ... Show More
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