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Education Department and D4 locals oppose residential scheme for elderly members of religious orders

Education Department and D4 locals oppose residential scheme for elderly members of religious orders

In July, Mr Craddock’s Granville Developments Ltd lodged plans with Dublin City Council for the three-storey residential accommodation comprising of 38 en suite bedrooms at Haddington Place on a site to the rear of Sisters of The Holy Faith in Ballsbridge.

High Court action on the cards for lack of school places for children with special needs

High Court action on the cards for lack of school places for children with special needs

Counsel for children who still do not have a school place Brendan Hennessy BL told the High Court that the final figure on legal challenges over the lack of school places for children with special needs could be as high as 50.

Mary Ann makes clean break after 16 years at Knock NS

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Mary Ann makes clean break after 16 years at Knock NS

IT was a day of great joy and sadness at Knock NS on Wednesday last when staff and pupils bid a fond farewell to one of their most cherished colleagues and friend.

Five children with autism take legal actions over access to education

Five children with autism take legal actions over access to education

Boy with autism sues Minister for Education over failure to provide school transport

Boy with autism sues Minister for Education over failure to provide school transport

Higher rates of school absences after pandemic, report finds

Higher rates of school absences after pandemic, report finds

Dublin parents to hold 24-hour sleep-out over ‘cruel’ lack of special placements

Dublin parents to hold 24-hour sleep-out over ‘cruel’ lack of special placements

Judge says Attorney General can apply to deduct Enoch Burke's contempt fines from his salary

Judge says Attorney General can apply to deduct Enoch Burke's contempt fines from his salary

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

The High Court previously imposed a €700 a day fine on Mr Burke and Mr Justice David Nolan said that there is a total of €79,100 now owing to the State

Guidelines on restraining children at school ‘fall short of what is needed’

Guidelines on restraining children at school ‘fall short of what is needed’

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

The Children’s Ombudsman said the complaints process was ‘not sufficiently robust’ to deal with complaints about restraint.

Record number of students attending post-primary schools after 2.1% rise since September

Record number of students attending post-primary schools after 2.1% rise since September

Sun, 05 Jan, 2025

New figures published by the Department of Education show total enrolments in post-primary schools stood at 425,433 in September 2024 – an annual increase of 8,858

Record high of 172,000 children using school transport scheme

Record high of 172,000 children using school transport scheme

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

Education Minister Norma Foley said the number of pupils travelling daily had risen from 117,500 in 2019 to 172,000 in the current school year.

Phone pouches spark intense debate in last Leaders’ Questions

Phone pouches spark intense debate in last Leaders’ Questions

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

The final Leaders’ Questions was marked by raised voices and repeated interruptions.

Man with special needs receives settlement over failure to provide special schooling

Man with special needs receives settlement over failure to provide special schooling

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

It was claimed the defendants breached his rights by failing to make available compulsory education for him between the ages of 15 and 18.

Phone pouches are cost-effective and good for student 'equity', briefing document says

Phone pouches are cost-effective and good for student 'equity', briefing document says

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Six schools were contacted about their experiences in using pouches, with all of them “very positive” about how it worked

Government accused of ‘brazen attempt to buy votes’

Government accused of ‘brazen attempt to buy votes’

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Holly Cairns said ministers have tried to ‘splash cash around indiscriminately’.

No school place means autistic boy remains at home while other children start class

No school place means autistic boy remains at home while other children start class

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Heartbroken Germaine and Alan Colgan have spent two years desperately searching for a school place for her son Daniel but have been told all schools for children with autism are completely full.

Risk assessments to be carried out on schools close to sites of racist attacks

Risk assessments to be carried out on schools close to sites of racist attacks

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

NI Education Minister Paul Givan has written to a group of 400 Muslim women after they raised concerns about the safety of their children.

Mother describes government's autism strategy as 'a load of fluff'

Mother describes government's autism strategy as 'a load of fluff'

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Ms Rohan told of how she had applied to 16 schools for a place for her son Rian who was due to start primary school this week, but they could not find a place for him.

Worry for parents of children with special needs left without school places

Worry for parents of children with special needs left without school places

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

Parent and SNA Nicola O’Dea appealed to the Government to ‘get your act together’ and provide for children with additional needs.

Teachers complain to Education Minister about 'sleepless nights' due to staff shortages

Teachers complain to Education Minister about 'sleepless nights' due to staff shortages

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

In letters to Minister Norma Foley, principals – especially in Dublin – explained how it was proving impossible to hire staff even as other teachers were leaving due to the high cost of living and high rents.

Harris criticises Department of Education as families left without school places

Harris criticises Department of Education as families left without school places

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

Scores of students are receiving home tutoring due to a lack of places in oversubscribed schools.

Families seeking probe into allegations children were abused at primary school

Families seeking probe into allegations children were abused at primary school

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

The allegations made by a now former staff member include that the children in the school's special autism unit were pulled and dragged "countless times" by two other staff members.

Academic staff at technological universities to vote on industrial action

Academic staff at technological universities to vote on industrial action

Fri, 12 Jan, 2024

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland accused the Department of Higher Education of deliberately frustrating industrial relations

More than 18,000 Ukrainian pupils currently enrolled in Irish schools

More than 18,000 Ukrainian pupils currently enrolled in Irish schools

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

The Department of Education has confirmed that 18,003 Ukrainian pupils have been enrolled in schools across Ireland up to the end of 2023

Second-level students to pay less for driving tests with new road safety course

Second-level students to pay less for driving tests with new road safety course

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023

Minister for Education, Norma Foley has been involved in discussions with the RSA around the new short course which will be taught in transition year.

Parents encouraged not to buy smartphones for primary school children

Parents encouraged not to buy smartphones for primary school children

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Minister for Education Norma Foley is getting sign-off from cabinet this morning for moves to help limit the devices for young children.