6 d. ago Govt considers making attic conversions and house extensions for elderly relatives exempt from planning

Cabinet will also be updated on plans to exempt cabins from planning permission today.

Events

7 d. ago Ireland: Minister launches Horticulture Education Review Report

Ireland: Minister launches Horticulture Education Review Report  Hortidaily

Politics

7 d. ago €3.7m for Galway schools for digital learning and minor works

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 3.7 million euro is to be invested in Galway schools for digital learning and minor works. It’s part of a national allocation of 65 million euro announced by Education Minister Helen McEntee. The Galway allocation comprises €1.8 million in Minor Works Grants for primary schools, €1.2 million […] The post €3.7m for Galway schools for digital learning and minor works appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

8 d. ago Beloved restaurant chain teases major comeback just months after leaving Ireland

Beloved restaurant chain teases major comeback just months after leaving Ireland  Extra.ie

Politics

8 d. ago Irish minister launches subsidised higher education scheme for 2025

Irish minister launches subsidised higher education scheme for 2025  Research Professional News

Politics

8 d. ago Minister Lawless turns sod on new Library & Learning Commons at University of Galway

The dawn of what will be a new era in learning at University of Galway is officially underway – after Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless turned the sod to mark the start of the construction of the new €80m Library and Learning Commons. The building will be a […] The post Minister Lawless turns sod on new Library & Learning Commons at University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 w. ago Higher Education Minister launches University of Galway’s five

The University of Galway has set out its five-year blueprint for development – with a renewed focus on being a research-intensive globally connected higher education institution. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless unveiled the University of Galway’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030 – entitled Of Galway, For the World – which […] The post Higher Education Minister launches University of Galway’s five-year Strategic Plan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 w. ago Tuam pupils to contact Education Minister on importance of free school breakfasts

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A primary school in Tuam is to contact the Minister for Education to highlight the importance of free school breakfasts. Trinity Primary School has taken first place in a University of Galway children’s science research competition for their trial on whether eating breakfast impacts academic performance. After […] The post Tuam pupils to contact Education Minister on importance of free school breakfasts appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Cabinet to hear update on government's plans to bring RTÉ finances under C&AG scrutiny

Government will oppose a Sinn Féin bill this week arguing legislation is already in train to bring RTÉ under the C&AG.

Politics

3 w. ago Cabinet to be updated on plans to bring RTÉ under closer scrutiny

Coalition intends to close off alternative Sinn Féin Bill on the issue

Politics

3 w. ago Higher Education Minister concerned over delays to student accommodation in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Higher Education Minister has expressed concern over delays to purpose-built student accommodation in Galway. Minister James Lawless is in the city today for a series of engagements at University of Galway. They include the launch of a new pharmacy course and the turning of the sod […] The post Higher Education Minister concerned over delays to student accommodation in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Education Minister announces extension of the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme to cover school

Education Minister announces extension of the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme to cover school-age children  education-ni.gov.uk

Politics

4 w. 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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