Challenged to stand up for rural schools

They will be the worst affected by Education Minister John O’Dowd’s Common Funding Formula proposals.

Councillor Nelson said: “In addition schools such as Tannaghmore would lose out by £19,536.

“This is a school which is situated in the heart of Drumnamoe, in a socially deprived ward.

“Whilst we in the SDLP support efforts to tackle social deprivation, these proposals which rob Peter to pay Paul, are fundamentally flawed.”