Irish Independent: Big differences emerged in terms of how PE halls were funded, with 28pc fully paid for by the State, 27pc partially funded by the State and 45pc completely funded by the school. JMB general secretary Ferdia Kelly said the fact that almost half of schools didn't have proper PE facilities meant that they could not adequately provide for one of the most fundamental aspects of a young person's development from both a physical and mental health perspective. Read more