Tuesday 21 May 2013
I agree with Lindy McDowell (26/6) that education is arguably the most important department of the local administration.
That being so, I wonder why the two main unionist parties have avoided taking on a ministerial role at the Department of Education since the formation.
It will be interesting to see what happens at the next opportunity.
ronnie mcquillan
Newtownabbey
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