Medieval History
The Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland has called on Minister for the Environment John Gormley to reverse ?draconian cuts? in spending on the heritage sector.
In a statement yesterday to coincide with the winter solstice at Newgrange, the institute said the unprecedented cuts made in the Budget would have ?an immediate and long-lasting impact? on communities around the State.
It would also mean that archaeologists and other heritage professionals ?will endure a bleak 2011?. Even before the cuts were made, the institute estimated that the number of archaeologists drawing a living wage had fallen from 1,750 to about 350.
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Click here to read the statement from the Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland
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Medieval History
Ireland: Archaeologists warn of damage from 'draconian cuts'
The Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland has called on Minister for the Environment John Gormley to reverse ?draconian cuts? in spending on the heritage sector.
In a statement yesterday to coincide with the winter solstice at Newgrange, the institute said the unprecedented cuts made in the Budget would have ?an immediate and long-lasting impact? on communities around the State.
It would also mean that archaeologists and other heritage professionals ?will endure a bleak 2011?. Even before the cuts were made, the institute estimated that the number of archaeologists drawing a living wage had fallen from 1,750 to about 350.
Click here to read this article from the Irish Times
Click here to read the statement from the Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland
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