11 h. ago Over 1,300 Donegal children without crèche place ‘unacceptable’ – Ward

Deputy Charles Ward said the revelation that over 1,300 Donegal children have been left without a crèche place is ‘unacceptable’.… The post Over 1,300 Donegal children without crèche place ‘unacceptable’ – Ward appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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28 h. ago Education Minister welcomes the International Ministerial Advisory Panel to Northern Ireland

Education Minister welcomes the International Ministerial Advisory Panel to Northern Ireland  education-ni.gov.uk

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7 d. ago University fees unlikely to rise but global economic uncertainty always a risk, says Minister

Minister for Higher Education James Lawless has signalled there will be no once-off subvention to lower registration fees in the coming year

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2 w. ago Salthill education conference hears performance from children with additional needs

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today’s Fórsa Education Division conference in Salthill kicked off with a powerful and unique performance Prior to the arrival of Education Minister Helen McEntee, 20 children with additional needs sang a song for the trade union members FYI Galway reporter Chloe Nolan talked to school secretaries, caretakers […] The post Salthill education conference hears performance from children with additional needs appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Salthill conference demands better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today’s Fórsa conference in Salthill has demanded better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers. Education Minister Helen McEntee has addressed the event this morning, during which she announced a redeployment scheme for Special Needs Assistants. There were also motions on the ongoing campaign to secure pension provision […] The post Salthill conference demands better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Education Minister addressing Salthill conference this morning

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Education Minister Helen McEnee will address an event in Salthill later this morning. It’s the annual Fórsa Education Division Conference, which is taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel. It comes just days after Minister McEntee was greeted at the INTO conference by a protest on the […] The post Education Minister addressing Salthill conference this morning appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Minister admits "unfortunate" that vet course at ATU Mountbellew not available this year

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Minister for Higher Education has acknowledged it’s “unfortunate” a new veterinary course at ATU Mountbellew won’t be available this year. Speaking at the TUI Congress, Minister James Lawless said it’ll be at least 2026, but preparations are well underway for the rollout. He said both ATU […] The post Minister admits "unfortunate" that vet course at ATU Mountbellew not available this year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Reducing class sizes ‘absolutely achievable’ despite spending pressures

Minister for Education heckled over ‘underfunding’ of primary schools at INTO annual congress

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2 w. ago Education Minister greeted by Gaza protest at city teacher conference

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Education Minister Helen McEntee was greeted by a protest on the conflict in Gaza as she made her way into the INTO conference in the city this morning. Underfunding of schools, excessive workloads, teacher shortages and the need for shorter payscales are some of the items on […] The post Education Minister greeted by Gaza protest at city teacher conference appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago INTO calls for urgent workload reform for teachers at Galway conference

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation is calling for urgent workload reform for teachers at its conference in Galway. Its survey has revealed that nine out of ten primary teachers struggle with excessive workload, while many cite a ‘bureaucratic burden of paperwork’ Education Minister Helen McEntee and hundreds […] The post INTO calls for urgent workload reform for teachers at Galway conference appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago More students expected to get higher grades as Junior Cert bands changed

Education Minister Helen McEntee said the changes would be “more reflective” of students’ and teachers’ work.

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2 w. ago Mary Hanafin ‘open to conversation’ with Fianna Fáil on presidential run

Former minister for education and Dún Laoghaire TD says the decision will ultimately be up to Taoiseach Micheál Martin

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3 w. ago Huge variations between hospitals in treatment of mental health emergencies

Children with psychosis and suicidality may be left for up to a week in emergency departments, unable to access appropriate care

Science

3 w. ago Education Minister Helen McEntee to address Salthill conference

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Education Minister Helen McEntee will address an event in Salthill next week. (24/4) It’s the annual Fórsa Education Division Conference, taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel over three days. The conference runs from Wednesday week until Friday – and it’ll feature debates, expert panel discussions and […] The post Education Minister Helen McEntee to address Salthill conference appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Concerns over nutritional quality of hot school meals programme

Coeliac Society of Ireland says coeliac children are ‘often left out entirely or forced to accept a single repetitive menu’

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4 w. ago Education Minister pledges to secure places for children left out of Little Angels

The Minister for Education has said that children denied places at the Little Angels Special School in Letterkenny will be… The post Education Minister pledges to secure places for children left out of Little Angels appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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