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'Not fair or proportionate': Minister all but rules out future cuts to student fees
Higher education minister James Lawless said universal cuts of €1,000 to the student contribution fee in the last two budgets 'may not be the best use of public monies'

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

St Killian's pupils suffer due to inadequate facilities, minister hears 
St Killian's pupils suffer due to inadequate facilities, minister hears 
Principal and parents at the Cork school appeal to minister for interim measures to make the existing space more accessible until the new school can be built

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Students challenge college expulsion after four alleged fights
Students challenge college expulsion after four alleged fights
Three female Dundalk Institute of Technology students have taken a joint High Court challenge to their expulsion from the college

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

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Over 160 children with special educational needs to be homeschooled this year 
e briefing document for the minister notes that the Department of Education received "upwards of 199” applications for home tuition this year

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Geography was not the deciding factor when we were picking a school...
Geography was not the deciding factor when we were picking a school...
When it comes to choosing a school for your kids, all rational thought regarding geographical distance and other practicalities goes out the window

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

'Enough is enough': Hundreds attend protest for special needs education in Cork
'Enough is enough': Hundreds attend protest for special needs education in Cork
The protest followed a similar gathering in Dublin a week earlier, and was addressed by Nicole Hosford, who also attended the Dublin protest.

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

100 Cork children still without school places ahead of city protest
100 Cork children still without school places ahead of city protest
Mother Gemma O’Sullivan, who is looking for a school place for her daughter Jasmine, has been told she might not know if Jasmine has a place until as late as June

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

Lack of school places: 'We were promised the moon and stars – we got stress and struggle'
Lack of school places: 'We were promised the moon and stars – we got stress and struggle'
Cork families are protesting a broken special education system, highlighting a lack of school places, therapies, and essential support

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The fight for special education access in Ireland
The Mick Clifford Podcast: The fight for special education access in Ireland
Rebecca Meehan, a mother of a child with additional needs, and Irish Examiner education correspondent Jess Casey join the podcast

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PARENTS PROTEST
Special needs: 'Every day I'm fighting for my child to get a school place'
JESS CASEY talked with parents at their wits' end trying to find school places for their children — including one mother from Cork who has been fighting for six years

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

'How do I explain to my son when he sees his brother going to school that he can’t go?'
'How do I explain to my son when he sees his brother going to school that he can’t go?'
Special education: Ahead of their protest rally in Cork on Saturday, parents speak out about the heartbreak of trying to find a school place for their children

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

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Primary schools no longer exclude children based on religion, review confirms
A review confirms Irish primary schools no longer use religion as an admission criterion, ensuring a fairer system for all

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

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Lawless expects thousands of student beds to be made available
The Government turned to housing originally designed for students as part of its response to the more than 100,000 Ukrainians who were accommodated in Ireland

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

'Patrick is asking where he’s going to big school... I have no answer for him'
'Patrick is asking where he’s going to big school... I have no answer for him'
Sheila Casey Jones had already been considering moving to a different county after receiving 29 rejections for a special class placement

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Mick Clifford: Law demands equal treatment for all children. Results have been pretty poor
Mick Clifford: Law demands equal treatment for all children. Results have been pretty poor
Michael Moynihan is not the first minister to say schools will be compelled to open special classes. They've had that power for five years now. So why hasn't it happened?

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

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Department to use legislative powers to open more special classes for next school year
So far, approximately 220 new special classes are confirmed to open this September. Officials are working to open up to 400 classes

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

PARENTS PROTEST
Lack of special school places down to ministers failing to use law that 'has been on the books for years'
The shortage could be solved in 18 months under Section 37a legislation, Cork autism class coordinator Graham Manning believes

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

School stock
Waterford to go without three educational welfare officers until at least May
Education minister Helen McEntee said a national recruitment campaign for educational welfare officers is underway, adding that a new panel will be formed by early March

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

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Parents protest outside Department of Education over lack of special school places
At least 118 students who have additional needs are understood to have not received an offer of a school place in any school

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

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Sleep-out planned over lack of special school places
This week, the Dáil heard that more than 14,200 children are overdue an assessment of need that  advises parents on the appropriate school placement for their child

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Jennifer Horgan: Why can't we harness the spirit of Irish college when learning our national language? 
Jennifer Horgan: Why can't we harness the spirit of Irish college when learning our national language? 
How do we focus on Irish as a living language and make it meaningful for all learners?

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

School stock
Dozens of parents appealing denial of places for their children at oversubscribed schools
Social Democrats TD for Kildare North, Aidan Farrelly, said 'the application and the enrolment process is probably well overdue for reform'.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

New intake of student gardaí may be largest in over six years
New intake of student gardaí may be largest in over six years
Close to 200 trainees are due to enter the Garda training college in Templemore

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

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Tanya Ward: Homeless and refugee children left behind by broken promises from Government
Some politicians go over and above to deliver change for children and young people, but the Children's Rights Alliance's  report card has found poor outcomes in housing, mental health, and for refugees

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Ofsted inspection report
S Fergus Finlay: 1 in 4 primary students missed a month of school — is Ireland facing an attendance crisis?
School absences in Ireland have skyrocketed post-pandemic, with disadvantaged areas hit hardest. Urgent reform is needed now

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Ofsted inspection report
Number of chronic absences from school has more than doubled post-covid
The figure is even higher again in disadvantaged schools, with 42% of children attending Deis primary schools missing 20 days or more in 2022/23

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

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AI plagiarism detection ‘will not work’ in education, experts warn Government
Government advisors warn that AI plagiarism detection is ineffective and urge schools to adapt teaching methods to evolving technology

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025

New Leaving Cert curriculum 'will favour children of wealthy families' – TD
New Leaving Cert curriculum 'will favour children of wealthy families' – TD
Former teacher Eoghan Kenny told minister Helen McEntee the gulf between private and voluntary schools in terms of resources is unfair on teachers and their students

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Brazilian student in Cork 'had to share a bed with two people at different times'
Brazilian student in Cork 'had to share a bed with two people at different times'
A shocking study reveals international students in Ireland face severe housing issues, including scams, overcrowding, and even 'sex for rent' offers

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Tough lessons ahead for state of home tutoring
Tough lessons ahead for state of home tutoring
The Department of Education sets out clear restrictions and deducts tax from tutors, yet they do not have the benefits of being employees

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

Will our talented graduates trump tariffs? UCC hub hopes so
Will our talented graduates trump tariffs? UCC hub hopes so
The 360-degree immersive suite at the new iEd hub, a joint project between UCC and MTU, attempts to bridge a gap between industry and academia

Sun, 16 Feb, 2025

Teachers' concerns raise doubts over plan to change DEIS school to a Gaelcholáiste
Teachers' concerns raise doubts over plan to change DEIS school to a Gaelcholáiste
While the majority of teachers at the school are not in favouring of changing the school to a Gaelcholáiste, the majority are in favour of a switch to co-education

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Minister commits to having a school place for every child who needs a special education
Minister commits to having a school place for every child who needs a special education
Helen McEntee also said it is her intention that every single child will have a place in this year’s summer programmes

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Common application system for children applying for special schools to be introduced
Common application system for children applying for special schools to be introduced
Minister for Education Helen McEntee said the move has the potential to be a 'game changer' for parents

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

School stock
Parents protest over lack of spaces at special school
Calls for the National Council of Special Education and the Department of Education to sanction modular classes for September

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

BT to end its sponsorship of Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
BT to end its sponsorship of Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
The exhibition's board said it would be opening the role for a new title sponsor to the open market, in line with proper governance

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Music college accused of 'aggressively' moving towards mass redundancies
Music college accused of 'aggressively' moving towards mass redundancies
The dispute at the college, which counts members of Fontaines DC and The Murder Capital amongst its past students, have been prompted by its plans for collective staff redundancies

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Education stock
Teachers fear poor facilities, class sizes, and stigma are holding back Deis schools
While 62% of teachers in TUI/Tasc survey highlight positive impacts of Deis, many also point to issues from poor classroom facilities to a lack of transparency in resource allocation

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

'Jay doesn’t need a babysitter, he needs an education. It’s his right'
'Jay doesn’t need a babysitter, he needs an education. It’s his right'
A lack of school placement is leaving Rebecca’s son Jay stuck in limbo, writes Education Correspondent Jess Casey

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Worrying increase in child truancy numbers, Tusla figures show 
Worrying increase in child truancy numbers, Tusla figures show 
The numbers have sparked concern among children’s charities, including the ISPCC, which is directing extra resources into curbing school absenteeism.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

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Demand for places in Waterford special school leaves 20 children on waiting list
St John’s Special School in Dungarvan saw its applications triple this year

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

BIMM lecturers to strike over restructuring plans at college
BIMM lecturers to strike over restructuring plans at college
IFUT said staff at BIMM have been 'left with no choice' but to strike due to management's 'complete refusal to negotiate'.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

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Childminders urged to apply for €1,000 grant to help them buy equipment
Up to €1,000 in payments is now available for people providing a childminding service in their own homes to purchase toys, safety gear, and educational resources

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

TU Dublin paid its president almost €230k amid deficit of €8.4m
TU Dublin paid its president almost €230k amid deficit of €8.4m
Recently filed financial statements for TU Dublin, formerly known as Dublin Institute of Technology, show a total loss for the year ending in August 2023 of €8.402m

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

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