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The Education Minister says she makes "no apology" for ensuring her department is properly funded.
Galway West TD and Minister Hildegarde Naughton hasn’t ruled out the Department of Education may need a bailout this year.
It's already received millions in extra funding in recent years to cover rising costs.
However, Minister Naughton says spending needs to keep pace with demand:
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