Minister defends school holiday checkThe Minister for Education, Mr Dempsey, denied yesterday he was "anti-teacher" and defended his controversial decision to launch…Wed Apr 14 2004 - 01:00
Irish test for teachers made easierRules governing the controversial Irish language qualification for primary teachers are to be relaxed, in a move which should…Wed Apr 14 2004 - 01:00
Dempsey's move defuses time-bombAnalysis: The Minister for Education, Mr Dempsey, took everyone by surprise yesterday with his announcement of his plan to create…Wed Apr 14 2004 - 01:00
A hard oul' station for delegates and MinisterThe new format for the Minister's contribution to the INTO conference failed to sparkle, writes Seán Flynn.Wed Apr 14 2004 - 01:00
350 special needs teachers to be recruitedINTO conference: More than 350 new special needs teachers for primary schools are to be recruited in time for the next school…Wed Apr 14 2004 - 01:00
Failure to address special care needs criticisedINTO conference: Four hundred teachers could be recruited "for the cost of the Punchestown Equestrian Centre" to help resolve…Tue Apr 13 2004 - 01:00
Former ASTI executive member speaks out against leadershipThe ASTI no longer reflects the views of thousands of teachers and is largely controlled by a small, well-organised group, according…Tue Apr 13 2004 - 01:00
Department looking at university fees from fourth yearProposals for the return of college fees for students once they have completed three years in college have been examined by the…Fri Apr 09 2004 - 01:00
Minister to attend teachers' meetingsThe Minister for Education, Mr Dempsey, will attend all three teacher union conferences next week, after agreement was reached…Fri Apr 09 2004 - 01:00
Universities face sanctions if they fail to raise fundsUniversities face sanctions if they fail to raise some of their funding from the private sector, under new plans drawn up by …Fri Apr 02 2004 - 01:00
Dempsey to attend TUI meetingThe Minister for Education, Mr Dempsey, could yet attend all three teacher union conferences after a compromise formula cleared…Sat Mar 27 2004 - 00:00
Dempsey agrees terms to attend INTO conferenceThe Minister for Education, Mr Dempsey, is to attend the INTO conference next month after reaching agreement with officials in…Thu Mar 25 2004 - 00:00
Office workers abandoning jobs to go into second-level teachingApplications for second-level teacher training places have soared to record levels as hundreds of office workers abandon jobs…Wed Mar 24 2004 - 00:00
Dempsey rejects ASTI and TUI invitationsIn a move which is bound to provoke a strong reaction from teachers, the Minister for Education, Mr Dempsey, has rejected invitations…Fri Mar 19 2004 - 00:00
Top guidance counsellor says more neededPoliticians must stand up to the "faceless mandarins" in the Department of Finance and allow all our citizens to fulfil their…Sat Mar 06 2004 - 00:00
Graduates maintain high rate of jobs despite downturnEmployment prospects remain very bright for graduates, despite the downturn in the economy, according to new figures.Fri Mar 05 2004 - 00:00
Absence won't make teachers' hearts grow fonderThe Minister for Education, Noel Dempsey, has told the three teaching unions that he may not be attending their forthcoming conferences…Tue Mar 02 2004 - 00:00
Dempsey refuses to attend 'dated' teacher conferencesThe Minister for Education, Mr Dempsey, is refusing to attend the annual teacher conferences over Easter, arguing that their "…Sat Feb 28 2004 - 00:00
Call for more accountable universitiesThe university sector must become much more accountable to the taxpayer, although this may "smack too much of the crass world…Sat Feb 28 2004 - 00:00
Case has not enhanced image of prestigious schoolThe fallout for Blackrock: The Brian Murphy case has generated some unwelcome publicity for Blackrock College, one of the State…Sat Feb 28 2004 - 00:00
Review of university financial status launchedA review of the financial positions of all seven universities has been launched by the Higher Education Authority (HEA).Thu Feb 19 2004 - 00:00
Department wants shake-up in management of collegesThird-level colleges should be more accountable to the taxpayer and their management style may need to be modernised, according…Tue Feb 17 2004 - 00:00
OECD to propose return of college feesThe return of college fees is widely expected to be proposed today in a major international review of third-level education in…Mon Feb 16 2004 - 00:00
Lack of personal skills noted by IDAMany Irish graduates lack interpersonal and communication skills, according to a submission by the IDA to a major international…Fri Feb 13 2004 - 00:00
Third-level applications fall could lead to drop in pointsIn a move which could lead to a significant fall in college points for some courses, the numbers applying for third-level places…Thu Feb 12 2004 - 00:00
Dempsey announces National Council for Special EducationThe Minister for Education and Science, Mr Dempsey, has established the first National Council for Special Education (NCSE).Wed Jan 07 2004 - 00:00
Dispute over cuts between Minister and universitiesThe dispute between university heads and the Minister for Education over cutbacks in the sector has escalated despite talks between…Fri Dec 19 2003 - 00:00
Primary teachers welcome planThe INTO claimed yesterday that the new building programme represented a major victory of the organisationThu Dec 18 2003 - 00:00
Project to fund primary school repairsA new initiative, designed to upgrade conditions in primary schools, was unveiled by the Department of Education last night.Thu Dec 11 2003 - 00:00
School drop-out rate highlightedMore than 13,000 students leave the school system without completing the Leaving Cert, the Minister for Education and Science…Tue Dec 02 2003 - 00:00
ASTI central executive will vote on Lennon's settlement packageThe 180-member central executive of the ASTI is set to back a €200,000 settlement with its general secretary, Mr Charlie Lennon…Fri Nov 28 2003 - 00:00
Reintroduction of fees in fourth year suggestedA leading education figure has moved to reopen the debate on third-level feesThu Nov 20 2003 - 00:00
SIPTU and NUJ welcome 'damning report' on behaviourTwo unions, SIPTU and the NUJ, described the Labour Court recommendation as a "damning report" on the ASTI's behaviour as an …Wed Nov 19 2003 - 00:00
Criticism of cut in places for trainee teachersThe INTO has criticised cuts in the number of teacher-training places for graduates.Mon Nov 17 2003 - 00:00
€23m building plan prompts teachers to delay strike decisionEducation: The Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) is to delay a decision about a strike after the Minister for Education…Fri Nov 14 2003 - 00:00
Dempsey warns INTO on strike threatThe Minister for Education, Mr Dempsey, warned the Irish National Teachers' Organisation that any one-day strikes over the state…Tue Nov 11 2003 - 00:00
Government U-turn on research spendingIn a major reversal of policy, the Government has agreed to end the freeze on research spending at third level, after a sustained…Sat Nov 08 2003 - 00:00
Students oppose online teacher trainingIn an unprecedented move, more than 800 students from the teacher-training colleges marched yesterday to protest against the …Thu Nov 06 2003 - 00:00
Schools seek rise in pupil grantsSchool managers are demanding a €50 increase in grants per pupil to help pay the soaring costs of school insuranceTue Nov 04 2003 - 00:00
Universities issue warning over cutbacksThe cutbacks in the university sector undermine the State's international competitiveness, college heads warned yesterdayTue Nov 04 2003 - 00:00
College 'subjected to abuse'The privately-run college which is offering on-line teacher training claimed yesterday it is being subjected to "unfair vilification…Tue Nov 04 2003 - 00:00
Parents say 'tables' help school choiceThe response of parents to the publication of so-called 'school leaguetables' has been overwhelmingly positive, writes Seán Flynn…Tue Nov 04 2003 - 00:00
Education board 'starved of funding'The group charged with dealing with truancy and drop-out levels from schools is being starved of proper funding, according to…Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
Research funds freeze criticisedThe Government decision to freeze spending on research was "potentially disastrous" for the State and for the third-level sector…Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
ASTI absence from court criticisedSIPTU has strongly criticised the ASTI for failing to attend a Labour Court hearing involving its head office staff yesterday…Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
Report shows male teachers regard sex education as 'women's work'Many male teachers regard the teaching of social and sex education as "women's work" and are reluctant to become involved, according…Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
Teachers hold strike at Limerick schoolMore than 40 ASTI members teaching at Árd Scoil Rís in Limerick took to the picket line yesterday in a one-day strike.Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
ASTI to drop its science course ban after rulingThe ASTI is to withdraw its ban on the new Junior Cert science course after an arbitrator board ruled that its action breached…Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00
Over 30% of first-year students fail science at UCDOver 30 per cent of UCD students failed first-year science or dropped out of the course before the summer exams, according to…Tue Oct 21 2003 - 01:00
Gender gap in full-time education widens as females outnumber malesEducation: The gender gap in education is widening, according to the census reportThu Oct 16 2003 - 01:00
