Education minister won't be drawn on Barr departure

Chief officer left after release of critical report

The education minister won't be drawn on the circumstances surrounding the departure of his chief executive.

Professor Ronald Barr left the role he held for seven years last week, after the release of a report.

The independent Beaman's review criticised the breakdown in relations between the department and Manx schools.

Dr Allinson says it wasn't about 'singling out individuals', and thanks the former chief executive for his commitment to the role: