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Northern Ireland’s schools face £800M in repair needs due to unsafe conditions and poor governance, prompting calls for urgent reform.
Schools across Northern Ireland are facing severe deterioration, with repair costs potentially reaching £800 million.
A Stormont committee reports unsafe conditions, major maintenance backlogs, and poor governance, citing ineffective collaboration between the Department of Education and the Education Authority.
Over 1,100 schools are affected, many with structural issues, inadequate heating, and outdated facilities.
The committee demands urgent reform, including a new estate strategy by early 2026 and improved oversight.
Education Minister Paul Givan acknowledged a long-term funding crisis and pledged action.
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Las escuelas de Irlanda del Norte se enfrentan a 800 millones de libras esterlinas en necesidades de reparación debido a las condiciones inseguras y a la mala gobernanza, lo que ha provocado llamados a una reforma urgente.