Social Justice Ireland says school closures could reverse a lot of the progress made in tackling educational disadvantage.
It says the impact of Covid-19 will widen the learning gap between rich and poor.
Its new policy brief shows disadvantaged students will suffer more learning losses and it'll impact their lifetime earnings.
Social Justice Ireland says they will be hit financially more than others:
Scholars Unearth Wicklow Mountains Site As Largest Known Nucleated Prehistoric Settlement
Never mind the Vikings !!!!!! Civilisation could be traced back to Baltinglass!
Wicklow Property Prices Jump By €30,000 In 12 Months
The Median asking price for a property in the county now stands at €425,000
UPDATE: N11 Vehicle On Fire Near Arklow. Care Advised
Gardai are attending the scene but smoke is impacting visibility along the route.
Nearly €1.4m Spent To Expand Glen of the Downs Nature Reserve
The site was previously owned by Coillte. The acquisition will allow commercial forestry to be gradually replaced with native woodland, helping to restore rare sessile oak habitat
Contrasting Patterns In Wicklow Crime Figures & Statistics Year-On-Year
Newly released Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures for the Wicklow Garda Division show a mixed crime landscape for the third quarter of 2025. The data highlights ongoing challenges for Gardaí in both urban and rural areas of Wicklow, with community vigilance and targeted enforcement remaining essential.
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