Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has welcomed the decision of the Independent Appeal Panel to recognise the important role of school cleaners.
The Minister said: "Cleaners have a vital role to play in our schools and I am pleased that this long running issue is coming to a close. Clearly there will be significant costs for employers, but these women deserve the money they have been awarded. Employers will have to make provision from existing budgets in the current financial year and also in future years."
