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Fri 02 Feb 2007Political row over 200 extra language teachersThe announcement that 200 extra language teachers are to be appointed immediately to cope with the number of immigrant children in primary schools prompted a political row yesterday, with the Government and Fine Gael accusing each other of jumping on the bandwagon.The Department of Education announced the plan to appoint new language teachers on the same day as Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny unveiled a six-point plan to help schools deal with the challenges posed by immigration.