37 h. ago Education Minister to update Cabinet on major Leaving Cert changes

The significant reforms from the next academic year will see 40 per cent of marks in all subjects given for practical exams or end of year projects.

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5 d. ago Five children with autism take legal actions over access to education

Five children with autism have brought separate High Court actions over the Minister for Education’s alleged failure to provide them access to education

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7 d. 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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8 d. ago Suicide rate in Ireland has reduced by over 25% since 2000, Cabinet to be told

The Health Minister will update Cabinet with the latest data on suicide this morning.

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8 d. ago Cabinet to hear how latest data shows suicide rate in Ireland has reduced by over 25% since 2000

The Health Minister will update Cabinet with the latest data on suicide this morning.

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1 week 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 Government confirms further six month delay to roll out of auto

Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary is set to update Cabinet today on the scheme’s roll out.

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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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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 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 Sergeant warns urgent action needed to prevent collapse of garda radio system during storms

Infrastructure failings across the organisation leaves gardaí unable to respond during major weather events and disasters, a senior garda has said.

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4 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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