“Madam, – We would like to respond to Ross Higgins’s contention that the widening participation policy approach in Ireland over the last 15 years consists of ‘tinkering around the edges’ through ‘mentoring, supports and guidance’ (Opinion, August 21st). Mr Higgins’s opinion piece shows a disappointing lack of reference to any of the varied and imaginative responses to this issue that have developed …” (more)
[Cliona Hannon and others, Irish Times, 25 August]