Ibec alarmed at maths inspection rateOnly a small percentage of the 5,000-plus maths teachers in second-level schools were inspected in the last four years, according…Wed May 04 2005 - 01:00
New €40m package for schools sectorMinister for Education Mary Hanafin is set to unveil a €40 million investment package to combat educational disadvantage early…Fri Apr 29 2005 - 01:00
Basic English not being taught to pupilsOver 80,000 primary school children receive virtually no assistance with spelling, grammar and punctuation, according to a report…Wed Apr 27 2005 - 01:00
Third-level colleges to compete for extra fundingThird-level colleges will in future have to compete against one another for much-needed additional funding under a new Government…Tue Apr 26 2005 - 01:00
Minister cool on proposals for radical review of Leaving CertThe Leaving Cert is not meeting the needs of some 40 per cent of Irish teenagers, an advisory group to the Minister for Education…Sat Apr 23 2005 - 01:00
INTO links proposed primary school tests to smaller class sizesThe proposed introduction of new tests in primary schools for all seven and 11-year-olds is to be delayed after the INTO linked…Tue Apr 19 2005 - 01:00
Fees issue 'will not go away', says OECD expertThe fees issue "will not go away" and the Government faces hard decisions on third-level funding, according to the main author…Fri Apr 15 2005 - 01:00
Schools facing severe funding crisisINTO conference: Some Dublin schools are now paying an annual insurance bill of over €10,000, the conference heard yesterday…Thu Mar 31 2005 - 01:00
Disadvantage targeted with €40m packageINTO conference: A new €40 million package to combat educational disadvantage which will provide 300 new posts and paid sabbaticals…Wed Mar 30 2005 - 01:00
Class sizes much too large - CorcoranINTO conference: The average class size in the Republic is the second largest in the EU and reflected chronic under-investment…Tue Mar 29 2005 - 01:00
TUI says 1,200 new teachers neededThe Teachers' Union of Ireland has warned that at least 1,200 new second-level teachers will be needed within five years.Mon Mar 28 2005 - 01:00
Cabinet endorses OECD third-level reportThe Cabinet has formally endorsed the landmark OECD report on third-level, in a move which could significantly boost financing…Sat Mar 26 2005 - 00:00
UCD to be radically restructuredOne of the most radical restructurings of UCD in its 150-year history has been agreed by the college's governing authority.Wed Mar 23 2005 - 00:00
Parents face fines or jail over school absencesLegal moves which could for the first time see parents fined or jailed for serious breaches of the school attendance laws have…Tue Mar 22 2005 - 00:00
Thousands of teachers rated by students on internet siteSeveral thousand second-level teachers have now had their work "rated" by their pupils on the controversial new US-style website…Sat Mar 19 2005 - 00:00
28% of UCD science first-years fall awayMore than one in four UCD students either failed their first-year science exams or dropped out of the course, according to new…Sat Mar 19 2005 - 00:00
Unions want say in plan for UCD reformTrade unionists at UCD say opposition is growing to radical restructuring plans tabled by its president, Dr Hugh Brady.Sat Mar 12 2005 - 00:00
Demand grows for careers in State sectorLeaving Cert students are opting out of high-risk careers in business and opting for the security of a post in the State sector…Fri Mar 11 2005 - 00:00
Dublin still behind in third-level student numbersMore students from Dublin's disadvantaged areas are proceeding to third level - but their numbers remain relatively low, according…Fri Mar 11 2005 - 00:00
Universities angry at how HEA job was filledHEA appointment: Senior figures in the universities have reacted angrily to the manner in which the former secretary general…Fri Mar 11 2005 - 00:00
Government U-turns on Kelly's new education jobHEA appointment: In a move which represents a significant U-turn by the Government, outgoing secretary general of the Department…Thu Mar 10 2005 - 00:00
Website which allows teacher 'rating' opposedIn a move that has provoked outrage among teacher unions, second-level students are rating the performance of their teachers …Wed Mar 09 2005 - 00:00
Law protects unruly pupils, says AstiSecondary teachers have warned of a growing crisis in school dis-cipline because of laws they claim protect unruly pupils.Tue Mar 08 2005 - 00:00
Third level needs more investment, says US envoyThe US ambassador to Ireland has made the case for stronger investment in third-level education, in a significant address yesterday…Fri Mar 04 2005 - 00:00
Over 40 school building projects given approvalMore than 40 major school building projects have been unveiled by Minister for Education Mary Hanafin.Fri Mar 04 2005 - 00:00
Teaching Council can benefit the profession, says MinisterThe new Teaching Council has the potential to enhance the status of the profession, according to Minister for Education Mary …Tue Mar 01 2005 - 00:00
Irish Institute for Chinese Studies announcedIn a major initiative, UCD and UCC are to establish an Irish Institute for Chinese Studies, with centres at both colleges.Tue Feb 08 2005 - 00:00
Archbishop says schools must have Catholic ethosA Catholic school must have a defined and verifiable Catholic ethos, the Archbishop of Dublin has told a conference of school…Sat Feb 05 2005 - 00:00
Woman appointed secretary general in EducationA female civil servant has been appointed for the first time to the most senior post in the Department of Education and Science…Thu Jan 27 2005 - 00:00
DIT offers best students €1,000 to registerLeaving Cert students who secure more than 500 CAO points in the June exam will be paid €1,000 by the Dublin Institute of Technology…Wed Jan 26 2005 - 00:00
ASTI leader endorses Minister's caution on exam reformThe ASTI president, Ms Susie Hall, has backed the cautious approach of the Minister for Education on exam reform.Wed Jan 19 2005 - 00:00
Hanafin uneasy with moves for Leaving Cert shake-upThe Minister for Education and Science, Ms Hanafin, has signalled her unease about the proposed radical reform of the Leaving…Tue Jan 18 2005 - 00:00
No tests, no tables - MinisterIn an extensive interview, the Minister for Education and Science says a new approach is needed on disadvantageTue Jan 18 2005 - 00:00
Hanafin calls summit on future of third levelA special summit, designed to chart a future direction for the third-level sector, has been convened by the Minister for Education…Wed Jan 12 2005 - 00:00
Unease at Trinity admissions planDepartment of Education sources have expressed unease about the plan by Trinity College Dublin to reserve places on courses for…Tue Jan 11 2005 - 00:00
Two women in contention for key Education postTwo of the highest-ranking female civil servants in the State have applied for the key post of secretary general of the Department…Fri Jan 07 2005 - 00:00
Lack of funding limits proposals for third levelThe landmark OECD report on the third-level sector may already be politically "dead" because a huge increase in funding seems…Wed Jan 05 2005 - 00:00
Hanafin to set up commission on school disciplineThe Minister for Education, Ms Hanafin, is set to announce a commission on school discipline later this week.Wed Jan 05 2005 - 00:00
Concerns over proposal to test primary pupilsAn advisory group to the Minister for Education has raised concerns about the proposed introduction of standardised testing in…Fri Dec 31 2004 - 00:00
New modules at UCD will offer greater choiceIn a radical new departure, UCD is set to transform its undergraduate programmes by offering fully-flexible courses to students…Thu Dec 30 2004 - 00:00
Dates for Leaving Cert staggeredThe excessive load on Leaving Cert students in the first week of their exam has been lifted, according to the timetable for the…Wed Dec 22 2004 - 00:00
UCD authority debates plan to halve number of facultiesThe number of faculties and departments at UCD is expected to be halved under radical reform plans being discussed by the Governing…Wed Dec 08 2004 - 00:00
Low Irish maths standards criticisedIrish 15-year-olds are performing at only average levels in maths when compared to their counterparts in other OECD states, a…Tue Dec 07 2004 - 00:00
UCD president to unveil college reform planThe president of University College Dublin is set to unveil a radical reform plan for the college, which is expected to reduce…Fri Dec 03 2004 - 00:00
Schools get 9% capital spending increaseEducation The Minister for Education, Ms Hanafin, secured a 9 per cent increase in capital spending in the Budget.Thu Dec 02 2004 - 00:00
College heads critical of sector fundingThree university presidents have been sharply critical of the Government's management of the sector.Tue Nov 30 2004 - 00:00
Hanafin seeks to reward universities for reformThe Minister for Education and Science, Ms Hanafin, is seeking support for a new multimillion euro fund that would reward universities…Fri Nov 26 2004 - 00:00
Universities 'left floundering'Third Level: The Government has been accused of "ripping up and rejecting" the OECD report on third-level education.Sat Nov 20 2004 - 00:00
Education likely to get 11% spending increaseThe Department of Education and Science is expected to secure an increase of more than 11 per cent ocurrent spending in next …Sat Nov 13 2004 - 00:00
Only 50% of primary school budget spentAlmost half of the €200 million allocated to replace or upgrade dilapidated primary schools has still to be spent, the Minister…Sat Nov 13 2004 - 00:00
