{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6627d32658f3fb001238b9b5/6a79e8fcefa771345a87051e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Behind the Budget Ask","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6627d32658f3fb001238b9b5/1786374382059-d6303c48-94f1-43e3-9b2a-67dc8e1158f2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>New mini-series on our demand for 1,000 more primary teachers funded from Budget 2027.</p><p><br></p><p>The first episode is an insightful and accessible explainer on the campaign.</p><p><br></p><p>Did you know? ...</p><p><br></p><p>• The Government has committed to reducing class sizes to the EU average of 19</p><p>• Yet the last three budgets have seen zero action on this promise to voters</p><p>• With no changes made to the appointment and retention figures for primary teachers, 80% of Irish primary school pupils are learning in supersized classes!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Visit the INTO's Budget 2027 campaign page, where you can email your TDs to demand they support our union's call for 1,000 more primary teachers for our children to THRIVE!&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.into.ie/campaign/budget2027/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Our schools need support – Email your TDs!</a></p>","author_name":"INTO"}