![Thousands of 25-year-olds will be asked about their lives as part of a major study aimed at capturing a snapshot of the lives, aspirations and challenges facing Generation Z Thousands of 25-year-olds will be asked about their lives as part of a major study aimed at capturing a snapshot of the lives, aspirations and challenges facing Generation Z](/polopoly_fs/1.4887159.1653405506!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 25, 2022, 00:00
Nine-year-olds who featured in Growing Up in Ireland study now approaching mid-20s
![School transport companies are to receive temporary emergency support worth more than €5 million School transport companies are to receive temporary emergency support worth more than €5 million](/polopoly_fs/1.4885342.1653241173!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 23, 2022, 01:00
Over 121,000 children at primary and secondary reliant on school buses each day
![Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: ‘The Minister says it is easy to understand. I find it difficult to understand.’ Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: ‘The Minister says it is easy to understand. I find it difficult to understand.’ Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4883063.1652972441!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 19, 2022, 16:01
Fine Gael’s Jennifer Carroll MacNeill criticises ‘general responses’ and ‘lack of output’
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin has apologised to a family who have been without appropriate education for their children for seven years. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Taoiseach Micheál Martin has apologised to a family who have been without appropriate education for their children for seven years. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4882173.1652899129!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 18, 2022, 19:39
Taoiseach apologises to family without appropriate education for seven years
![The shortage of examiners is also likely to spark a debate over the sustainability of externally assessed State exams. File photograph: Getty The shortage of examiners is also likely to spark a debate over the sustainability of externally assessed State exams. File photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4882057.1652889582!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 18, 2022, 17:00
Marking fees for teachers increased by 50% or more in effort to attract more applicants
![A new Research and Innovation Advisory Forum, aimed at providing a platform for engagement with the research and innovation community, will be chaired by the Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire A new Research and Innovation Advisory Forum, aimed at providing a platform for engagement with the research and innovation community, will be chaired by the Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4881294.1652814131!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 18, 2022, 00:00
New innovation strategy commits to providing more than €1 billion in funding to sector
![Josephine Feehily, chair of the governing body for Technological University of the Shannon, said students in the region were entirely dependent on the private sector. File photograph: iStock Josephine Feehily, chair of the governing body for Technological University of the Shannon, said students in the region were entirely dependent on the private sector. File photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4881153.1652811608!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 17, 2022, 17:33
Student accommodation would be cheaper without en-suites, says university chair
![Students and colleges fear that late Leaving Cert results could delay the start of the academic year for thousands of first-year students and results in a last-minute scramble for accommodation. Photographer: Dara Mac Dónaill Students and colleges fear that late Leaving Cert results could delay the start of the academic year for thousands of first-year students and results in a last-minute scramble for accommodation. Photographer: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4880829.1652786341!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 17, 2022, 12:19
Results delay risks chaos finding accommodation or studying abroad, students warn
![Education authorities told higher education representatives recently that there are logistical challenges in finalising a date for issuing exam results this year. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Education authorities told higher education representatives recently that there are logistical challenges in finalising a date for issuing exam results this year. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4878910.1652631069!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 16, 2022, 03:00
Colleges fear delay to new academic year and last-minute scramble for accommodation
![Minister for Education Norma Foley visiting Ukranian students who started attending Trinity Comprehensive School, Ballymun, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill / Minister for Education Norma Foley visiting Ukranian students who started attending Trinity Comprehensive School, Ballymun, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill /](/polopoly_fs/1.4878977.1652634920!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 16, 2022, 00:00
Official data suggest significant spare capacity remains at primary and second-level
![Liz Hudon and her daughter Dorothy (11), at home in Rathfarnham. Liz began homeschooling Dorothy during lockdown and has continued after seeing her daughter thrive. Photograph: Laura Hutton Liz Hudon and her daughter Dorothy (11), at home in Rathfarnham. Liz began homeschooling Dorothy during lockdown and has continued after seeing her daughter thrive. Photograph: Laura Hutton](/polopoly_fs/1.4877581.1652444688!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Life & Style
- May 14, 2022, 06:00
Avoiding stress and big class sizes among reasons some families prefer homeschooling
![Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris said access to education for Ukrainian people should not be hindered by ‘Putin’s illegal invasion’. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris said access to education for Ukrainian people should not be hindered by ‘Putin’s illegal invasion’. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4877629.1652448396!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 13, 2022, 14:27
Number of displaced citizens from strife-torn state seeking third-level access not yet known
![The voices of young people will be feature in a new Citizens’ Assembly on the future of education, Minister for Education Norma Foley has pledged. Photograph; Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos The voices of young people will be feature in a new Citizens’ Assembly on the future of education, Minister for Education Norma Foley has pledged. Photograph; Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos](/polopoly_fs/1.4877462.1652438215!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 13, 2022, 06:00
Forum offers a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ to reimagine Ireland’s education needs
![Latest figures show the number of CAO applications is running close to last year’s record-breaking number. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Latest figures show the number of CAO applications is running close to last year’s record-breaking number. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4875909.1652308774!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 12, 2022, 01:00
Last year saw very strong Leaving Cert grades and high CAO applications. A similar pattern is expected this year
![Points requirements for college courses are ‘highly likely’ to reach last year’s record levels again with many places awarded on the basis of random selection, according to internal Government records. Photograph: Cyril Byrne Points requirements for college courses are ‘highly likely’ to reach last year’s record levels again with many places awarded on the basis of random selection, according to internal Government records. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.4875987.1652334354!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 12, 2022, 01:00
Many college places set to be awarded on basis of random selection, records show
![The ethos of schools must not be allowed to prevent pupils’ access to impartial education on sex and relationships, Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has said. Photograph: Crispin Rodwell The ethos of schools must not be allowed to prevent pupils’ access to impartial education on sex and relationships, Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has said. Photograph: Crispin Rodwell](/polopoly_fs/1.4870483.1651766546!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 5, 2022, 17:03
‘If we wait until young people are 18 to educate them on consent ... the damage is done’
![Minister for Education Norma Foley joined students at Dublin City University on Wednesday to launch the ‘Mobile Newton Room’, a Stem classroom which features professional flight simulators. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Minister for Education Norma Foley joined students at Dublin City University on Wednesday to launch the ‘Mobile Newton Room’, a Stem classroom which features professional flight simulators. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4869509.1651685704!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 4, 2022, 18:35
Teachers may be fast-tracked through registration system, Minister Norma Foley says
![If the opportunities are seized, there is the potential to ensure Irish higher education can climb up rankings, improve the quality of courses and give school-leavers more options outside the CAO points race. Photograph: iStock If the opportunities are seized, there is the potential to ensure Irish higher education can climb up rankings, improve the quality of courses and give school-leavers more options outside the CAO points race. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4869461.1651682360!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 4, 2022, 17:39
Cost of living and soaring rents means cut to €3,000 student fee will have limited impact
![The student contribution fee for college students will be reduced over a number of budgets, Minister for Higher Education has said. Photograph: Tommy Clancy The student contribution fee for college students will be reduced over a number of budgets, Minister for Higher Education has said. Photograph: Tommy Clancy](/polopoly_fs/1.4869301.1651670925!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 4, 2022, 14:29
Third-level funding plans seeks university reforms in exchange for extra funding
![Non-religious teachers felt unprepared for the religious expectations they encountered in schools, research shows. Photograph: iStock Non-religious teachers felt unprepared for the religious expectations they encountered in schools, research shows. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4868121.1651569922!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 3, 2022, 10:25
Schools have right to discriminate against recruits on basis of religion, report says
![Minister for Education Norma Foley is expected to seek Cabinet approval for a €40m summer programme plan on Tuesday. Photograph: iStock Minister for Education Norma Foley is expected to seek Cabinet approval for a €40m summer programme plan on Tuesday. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4867626.1651510409!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 3, 2022, 02:53
Programme aimed at 48,000 pupils with special needs or at risk of disadvantage
![The creation of more than 5,000 new higher education places in the past two years led to a drop of about 30 per cent in the number of school-leavers opting for PLC courses. Photograph: iStock The creation of more than 5,000 new higher education places in the past two years led to a drop of about 30 per cent in the number of school-leavers opting for PLC courses. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4867689.1651561373!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 3, 2022, 00:00
Proposal for extra third level funding and fee cuts to be considered by Cabinet
![Declan Newman, who died in Sunday, helped establish a swimming club at Lough Hyne. Photograph: Facebook Declan Newman, who died in Sunday, helped establish a swimming club at Lough Hyne. Photograph: Facebook](/polopoly_fs/1.4867751.1651532118!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- May 2, 2022, 22:15
Experienced swimmer suffered suspected heart attack
![Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision in Co Westmeath in which a man in his 70s died. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision in Co Westmeath in which a man in his 70s died.](/polopoly_fs/1.4867735.1651520596!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 2, 2022, 20:43
Woman passenger in serious condition airlifted to Tallaght University Hospital
![Lough Hyne in Co Cork. Photograph: Skibbereen Heritage Centre Lough Hyne in Co Cork. Photograph: Skibbereen Heritage Centre](/polopoly_fs/1.4867021.1651437206!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- May 1, 2022, 21:00
Experienced swimmer pronounced dead at Lough Hyne near Skibbereen
![Students in Waterford mark the establishment of the South East Technological University. Photograph: Patrick Browne Students in Waterford mark the establishment of the South East Technological University. Photograph: Patrick Browne](/polopoly_fs/1.4866955.1651428171!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 1, 2022, 20:00
South east gets its first university following merger of Waterford IT and IT Carlow
![Teachers say any changes in how we assess students will need to be recognised by the CAO system – otherwise, they will be diminished in value. File photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times Teachers say any changes in how we assess students will need to be recognised by the CAO system – otherwise, they will be diminished in value. File photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4865801.1651262368!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 29, 2022, 20:59
Minister wants senior cycle reforms that recognise more talents – but what does this mean?
![Prof Veronica Campbell has held several senior leadership roles in Trinity College, including dean of graduate studies, bursar and director of strategic innovation. Prof Veronica Campbell has held several senior leadership roles in Trinity College, including dean of graduate studies, bursar and director of strategic innovation.](/polopoly_fs/1.4864774.1651176476!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 28, 2022, 21:07
Veronica Campbell will bring ‘energy, vitality and leadership’ to role, says chair of board
![Minister for Education Norma Foley said her department wants to ‘reimagine the delivery of the senior cycle’. Photograph: Alan Betson Minister for Education Norma Foley said her department wants to ‘reimagine the delivery of the senior cycle’. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4864768.1651178663!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 28, 2022, 21:01
School leaders support move to reward team work and communication skills
![Young people in the Republic have higher levels of educational attainment compared to Northern Ireland, according to a new cross-border study by the ESRI. Young people in the Republic have higher levels of educational attainment compared to Northern Ireland, according to a new cross-border study by the ESRI.](/polopoly_fs/1.4863608.1651088837!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 28, 2022, 00:00
Early school leaving is two to three times higher in Northern Ireland
![NUI Galway is to rename itself ‘University of Galway’ in a bid to emphasise its status as a university to an international audience.Photograph: iStock NUI Galway is to rename itself ‘University of Galway’ in a bid to emphasise its status as a university to an international audience.Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4863259.1651067242!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 27, 2022, 14:47
College will rebrand as as ‘Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway’ this summer
![Norma Foley, Minister for Education addressing delgates at the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation annual congress in Killarney on Tuesday. Photograph Moya Nolan Norma Foley, Minister for Education addressing delgates at the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation annual congress in Killarney on Tuesday. Photograph Moya Nolan](/polopoly_fs/1.4858681.1650562181!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 21, 2022, 18:29
Analysis: Industrial action threat fades despite anger over pay and spiralling inflation
![Eamonn Daly said he is now openly gay at the school where he teaches and highlights to students how inclusive their school is. Eamonn Daly said he is now openly gay at the school where he teaches and highlights to students how inclusive their school is.](/polopoly_fs/1.4858645.1650559571!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 21, 2022, 17:46
Conference told by teacher of being unable to tell colleagues partner had died
![Joe McKeown (seated), president of the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation, is applauded by central executive members and delegates at the union’s annual congress in Killarney. Photograph: Moya Nolan Joe McKeown (seated), president of the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation, is applauded by central executive members and delegates at the union’s annual congress in Killarney. Photograph: Moya Nolan](/polopoly_fs/1.4857504.1650466318!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 20, 2022, 15:51
Erosion of switch-off time has lingered since Covid-19 school closures, INTO congress hears
![Minister for Education Norma Foley with INTO general secretary John Boyle (left), president Joe Mc Keown and vice president John Driscoll at the union’s annual congress in Killarney on Tuesday. Photograph: Moya Nolan Minister for Education Norma Foley with INTO general secretary John Boyle (left), president Joe Mc Keown and vice president John Driscoll at the union’s annual congress in Killarney on Tuesday. Photograph: Moya Nolan](/polopoly_fs/1.4856795.1650393444!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 19, 2022, 19:37
Unions seek ‘significant’ increases to combat spiralling inflation
![INTO delegates at the annual congress in Killarney where they called for all necessary supports to be made available to Ukrainian students. Photograph: Moya Nolan INTO delegates at the annual congress in Killarney where they called for all necessary supports to be made available to Ukrainian students. Photograph: Moya Nolan](/polopoly_fs/1.4856641.1650386748!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 19, 2022, 16:40
Social media and Covid-19 disruption among the factors behind rise, INTO congress hears
![Aoife Flanagan, a teacher at Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada, Tullamore, Co Offaly Aoife Flanagan, a teacher at Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada, Tullamore, Co Offaly](/polopoly_fs/1.4856565.1650389400!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 19, 2022, 15:28
Inflation, class sizes and special-needs supports among key issues for union members
![Minister for Education Norma Foley has said teachers’ pay is part of a wider public sector discussion between unions and the Government. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Minister for Education Norma Foley has said teachers’ pay is part of a wider public sector discussion between unions and the Government. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4856319.1650365003!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 19, 2022, 08:21
Union conferences hear demands that salaries increase to match rate of inflation
![It is expected Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris will seek a multi-annual funding package for the higher education sector. Photograph: Crispin Rodwell It is expected Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris will seek a multi-annual funding package for the higher education sector. Photograph: Crispin Rodwell](/polopoly_fs/1.4855954.1650307901!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 19, 2022, 00:00
Harris to tell teacher conference of plans to boost pathways for access to third level
![Primary school children could be taught Ukrainian under a languages initiative. Photograph: iStock Primary school children could be taught Ukrainian under a languages initiative. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4855831.1650297595!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 19, 2022, 00:00
Funding to be provided for language modules aimed at over 40,000 pupils
![Joe McKeown, president of the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation is applauded by central executive members and delegates at the union’s annual congress in Killarney. Photograph Moya Nolan Joe McKeown, president of the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation is applauded by central executive members and delegates at the union’s annual congress in Killarney. Photograph Moya Nolan](/polopoly_fs/1.4855920.1650306350!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 18, 2022, 19:16
INTO seeks ‘substantial pay uplifts’ as it warns of need to ensure ‘industrial harmony’
![‘The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform must immediately and finally eliminate pay discrimination,’ said TUI president Martin Marjoram. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill. ‘The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform must immediately and finally eliminate pay discrimination,’ said TUI president Martin Marjoram. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill.](/polopoly_fs/1.4855658.1650283898!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 18, 2022, 13:11
TUI survey finds 87% of members say extra supports will be needed next year
![Norma Foley: she has said that teachers’ pay is part of a wider public sector discussion between unions and Government. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Norma Foley: she has said that teachers’ pay is part of a wider public sector discussion between unions and Government. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4855233.1650292653!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 18, 2022, 01:00
INTO president to warn that a pay rise is needed to stabilise the public sector pay deal
![Delegates at a recent Irish National Teachers’ Organisation’s annual congress in Killarney: Cost-of-living issues are likely to trigger demands that the Government provides inflation-matching pay rises before the end of the year. Photograph: Moya Nolan Delegates at a recent Irish National Teachers’ Organisation’s annual congress in Killarney: Cost-of-living issues are likely to trigger demands that the Government provides inflation-matching pay rises before the end of the year. Photograph: Moya Nolan](/polopoly_fs/1.4855215.1650219413!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 18, 2022, 01:00
Cost of living and Covid-era spending are among the key topics to be discussed
![Minister for Education Norma Foley said on Sunday that a survey of schools indicates there is ‘significant’ spare capacity. Photograph: Alan Betson Minister for Education Norma Foley said on Sunday that a survey of schools indicates there is ‘significant’ spare capacity. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4855071.1650207335!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 17, 2022, 15:19
Teachers’ unions warn of strain on education system unless more supports made available
![Prof Holohan’s salary will be in excess of regular pay scales for academic professors at the university. File photograph: Julien Behal Prof Holohan’s salary will be in excess of regular pay scales for academic professors at the university. File photograph: Julien Behal](/polopoly_fs/1.4847554.1649366032!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 7, 2022, 22:01
CMO also reveals own role in development of his new academic job
![Dr Tony Holohan was announced as the professor of public health strategy and leadership at Trinity on March 25th. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos Dr Tony Holohan was announced as the professor of public health strategy and leadership at Trinity on March 25th. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos](/polopoly_fs/1.4847428.1649353108!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 7, 2022, 18:38
TCD post paid for by department will be in excess of regular pay scales for professors
![The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, pictured with (left to right) Yousef Elkhodairy, Lily McClean, and Milan McDonnell Griffin during a visit to Scoil Treasa Naofa Primary School, Donore Avenue, Dublin 8 on Wednesday. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw for The Irish Times The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, pictured with (left to right) Yousef Elkhodairy, Lily McClean, and Milan McDonnell Griffin during a visit to Scoil Treasa Naofa Primary School, Donore Avenue, Dublin 8 on Wednesday. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw for The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4846157.1649253806!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 6, 2022, 15:03
Humphreys announces review of school meals programme with an eye to expansion
![A decrease in stigma around mental health plus increasing anxiety and academic pressure to do well appear to be factors in the rise in demand for counselling services, according to professionals. Photograph: iStock A decrease in stigma around mental health plus increasing anxiety and academic pressure to do well appear to be factors in the rise in demand for counselling services, according to professionals. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4845441.1649180265!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 5, 2022, 18:37
Colleges struggle to cope with demand for counselling from students under pressure
![It is Government policy to promote mainstream education of children with additional needs by providing supports such as resource teachers and special needs assistants (SNAs). Photograph: iStock It is Government policy to promote mainstream education of children with additional needs by providing supports such as resource teachers and special needs assistants (SNAs). Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4843585.1649027268!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 4, 2022, 01:22
Children ‘pushed’ into special classes, department warns
![Renee and Shay Finegan (left) with Lisa, Jamie and Cillian Kelly at Scoil Naomh Colmcille in Togher, Co Louth: SNAs are not allocated to individual children but to schools as a school-based resource. Renee and Shay Finegan (left) with Lisa, Jamie and Cillian Kelly at Scoil Naomh Colmcille in Togher, Co Louth: SNAs are not allocated to individual children but to schools as a school-based resource.](/polopoly_fs/1.4843610.1649011224!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 4, 2022, 01:00
School says it is unable to access enough SNAs to support vulnerable pupils
![Minister for Education Norma Foley announced details of planned reforms to the Leaving Cert this week. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Minister for Education Norma Foley announced details of planned reforms to the Leaving Cert this week. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4841991.1648808577!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Life & Style
- April 2, 2022, 06:00
Some exams will take place in fifth year – but bigger reforms will take years to deliver
![A teacher has admitted to fraudulently creating documents about his qualifications with the aim of securing a second level teaching post in Ireland. Photograph: iStock A teacher has admitted to fraudulently creating documents about his qualifications with the aim of securing a second level teaching post in Ireland. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4842341.1648833536!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 1, 2022, 18:18
‘I cannot express enough how deeply ashamed I am of my actions,’ says teacher
![Enda O’Gorman, principal of Mother of Hope National School, Littlepace, Dublin 15. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times Enda O’Gorman, principal of Mother of Hope National School, Littlepace, Dublin 15. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4841499.1648751380!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 31, 2022, 19:30
Learning loss emerging in pupils’ handwriting, numeracy and sports, says principal
![The INTO has also opted to use the sectoral bargaining fund to increase part-time and hourly /daily rates. Photograph: iStock The INTO has also opted to use the sectoral bargaining fund to increase part-time and hourly /daily rates. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4841192.1648732416!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 31, 2022, 13:49
INTO agreement will see principals and deputies climb up allowance scale based school size
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the school completion programme has played a key role in engaging students at risk of early school leaving. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the school completion programme has played a key role in engaging students at risk of early school leaving. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4840496.1648671160!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 30, 2022, 21:14
About 91% complete post-primary in Ireland, one of the highest rates in the world
![Ukrainian students Peter Babenko, Rostyslav Kuznetc and Kate Peterman at Trinity Comprehensive School, Ballymun, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Ukrainian students Peter Babenko, Rostyslav Kuznetc and Kate Peterman at Trinity Comprehensive School, Ballymun, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4840444.1648665838!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 30, 2022, 19:46
Education system faces steep challenge to meet needs of thousands of refugees
![The pandemic forced what was once unthinkable: the cancellation or replacement of the traditional Leaving Cert. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien The pandemic forced what was once unthinkable: the cancellation or replacement of the traditional Leaving Cert. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien](/polopoly_fs/1.4839318.1648574034!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 29, 2022, 15:23
Jury is out on whether reforms will end up easing pressure on students
![Minister for Education Norma Foley says the proposed Leaving Cert reforms will reduce the pressure on students from final year written exams. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Minister for Education Norma Foley says the proposed Leaving Cert reforms will reduce the pressure on students from final year written exams. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4839185.1648569259!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 29, 2022, 13:00
Teacher-based assessment to feature with greater emphasis on project work from 2024
![Louise Tobin, principal of St Joseph’s Primary School, Tipperary Town, which has been given Deis status. ‘We’re looking forward to a brighter future for our young children,’ she says. Photograph: John D Kelly Louise Tobin, principal of St Joseph’s Primary School, Tipperary Town, which has been given Deis status. ‘We’re looking forward to a brighter future for our young children,’ she says. Photograph: John D Kelly](/polopoly_fs/1.4832173.1647856654!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 29, 2022, 00:00
Expansion of the scheme has sparked wider debate about whether it is doing enough
![Universities are concerned that Leaving Cert results for more than 60,000 students may issue later than normal this year. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Universities are concerned that Leaving Cert results for more than 60,000 students may issue later than normal this year. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4838627.1648502067!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 28, 2022, 21:51
Students likely to get results later than usual due to alternative set of State exams in July
![Schools need to identify where the most significant gaps in learning have occurred as a result of school closures and address them in a systematic way. Photograph: iStock Schools need to identify where the most significant gaps in learning have occurred as a result of school closures and address them in a systematic way. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4835934.1648203758!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Life & Style
- March 26, 2022, 06:00
The Department of Education chief inspector’s report shows strengths but also challenges in the school system
![Minister for Education Norma Foley TD, pictured during a visit to Trinity Comprehensive School, Ballymun, Dublin on Thursday. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill / The Irish Times Minister for Education Norma Foley TD, pictured during a visit to Trinity Comprehensive School, Ballymun, Dublin on Thursday. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill / The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4835517.1648152341!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 24, 2022, 20:05
Norma Foley tells school leaders a reformed senior cycle will meet needs of all students
![Minister for Education Norma Foley visiting Ukranian students from left; Peter Babenko, Rostyslav Kuznetc, Kate Peterman and Anastasia Rudnytska, who have started attending Trinity Comprehensive School, Ballymun, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Minister for Education Norma Foley visiting Ukranian students from left; Peter Babenko, Rostyslav Kuznetc, Kate Peterman and Anastasia Rudnytska, who have started attending Trinity Comprehensive School, Ballymun, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4835307.1648148468!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 24, 2022, 16:40
Supports being put in place for new arrivals getting to grips with upheaval, says Foley
![At primary level, the report found that pupils’ learning outcomes in Irish at English-medium primary schools were ‘very concerning’. File photograph: iStock At primary level, the report found that pupils’ learning outcomes in Irish at English-medium primary schools were ‘very concerning’. File photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4834183.1648059803!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 23, 2022, 13:20
Learning as Gaeilge suffered disproportionately during coronavirus pandemic, say schools
![Josepha Madigan, Minister of State for special education, announced the expansion of special education places in Dublin and Cork. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Josepha Madigan, Minister of State for special education, announced the expansion of special education places in Dublin and Cork. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4833622.1647983385!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 23, 2022, 00:00
Funded special classes to be established in private sector with fees waived
![More than 9,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived into the State so far, according to Department of Justice figures. Photograph: Wojtek Radwanski/AFP More than 9,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived into the State so far, according to Department of Justice figures. Photograph: Wojtek Radwanski/AFP](/polopoly_fs/1.4831621.1647791809!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 20, 2022, 15:58
‘Personalised assessments’ to be made available for those people seeking work
![A Department of Education analysis has identified tens of thousands of spare places in primary and secondary schools. Photograph: iStock A Department of Education analysis has identified tens of thousands of spare places in primary and secondary schools. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4830498.1647620531!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 18, 2022, 16:45
Primary enrolments reduced by 25,000 since 2018, according to Department of Education
![Dr Miriam Hederman O’Brien: after simultaneously studying law in King’s Inns as well as French and English at UCD, she practiced at the Bar, moved into radio and writing and completed a doctorate in political science from Trinity College Dublin. Photograph: Paddy Whelan. Dr Miriam Hederman O’Brien: after simultaneously studying law in King’s Inns as well as French and English at UCD, she practiced at the Bar, moved into radio and writing and completed a doctorate in political science from Trinity College Dublin. Photograph: Paddy Whelan.](/polopoly_fs/1.4828966.1647463121!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 16, 2022, 20:39
Barrister, academic and first female chancellor of an Irish university dies at 89
![Ukranian students who move to Ireland will have access to grants that are available to Irish and EU students, Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has said. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill Ukranian students who move to Ireland will have access to grants that are available to Irish and EU students, Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has said. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4828323.1647415976!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 16, 2022, 07:33
New arrivals will have access to same supports and grants available to Irish students
![Minister for Education Norma Foley said there will be need to draw on the expertise of Ukrainian teachers over the coming months. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Minister for Education Norma Foley said there will be need to draw on the expertise of Ukrainian teachers over the coming months. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4825516.1647112986!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 12, 2022, 19:23
Move aims to ensure schools can cope with expected influx of children
![School patrons such as Educate Together fear they will be excluded from a new pilot programme aimed at transferring the patronage of Catholic schools to a multi-denominational patronage. Photograph: iStock School patrons such as Educate Together fear they will be excluded from a new pilot programme aimed at transferring the patronage of Catholic schools to a multi-denominational patronage. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4824630.1647024266!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 11, 2022, 18:44
Educate Together fears being excluded from plan to create multi-denominational schools
![Catholic schools account for 89 per cent of primary schools, while about 5 per cent have a multi-denominational ethos. Photograph: iStock Catholic schools account for 89 per cent of primary schools, while about 5 per cent have a multi-denominational ethos. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4823858.1646943261!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 11, 2022, 00:00
Bishops to ‘co-operate fully’ in facilitating school choice in eight pilot areas
![Minister for Education Norma Foley said it is the Government’s “absolute intention” to meet the needs of all children and young people who arrive from the Ukraine. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Minister for Education Norma Foley said it is the Government’s “absolute intention” to meet the needs of all children and young people who arrive from the Ukraine. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4823820.1646937796!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 10, 2022, 18:43
Authorities planning database of Ukrainian speakers to assist with integration
![Enei (8) and his sister Odarka (13) Hetman arriving with their mother Oresta to St Brigid’s National School, Ballysax, Co Kildare. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Enei (8) and his sister Odarka (13) Hetman arriving with their mother Oresta to St Brigid’s National School, Ballysax, Co Kildare. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4822793.1646865959!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 9, 2022, 19:49
Family begins new life in Co Kildare after offer of accommodation via Facebook
![Minister for Education Norma Foley and Minister of State for special education Joespha Madigan. Some 310 schools are to be added to the Deis programme of support for schools with at-risk students. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill Minister for Education Norma Foley and Minister of State for special education Joespha Madigan. Some 310 schools are to be added to the Deis programme of support for schools with at-risk students. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4822732.1646854734!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 9, 2022, 18:07
Disadvantaged programme expanded to include schools attended by 60,000 students
![CAO figures as of March 1st reveal 78,000 college applications this year, a 1.5 per cent fall on last year. There are fewer mature applicants compared to 2021. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw CAO figures as of March 1st reveal 78,000 college applications this year, a 1.5 per cent fall on last year. There are fewer mature applicants compared to 2021. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4821797.1646775302!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 9, 2022, 06:00
Business, law and science slip too, while arts, environment and languages rise
![February’s Covid absences are the lowest recorded since October of last year. Photograph: iStock February’s Covid absences are the lowest recorded since October of last year. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4820700.1646675398!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 7, 2022, 17:54
Teachers’ unions, however, say virus remains an issue of concern in classrooms
![Maryfield College students Riya Philip, Ellen O’Mahony and Anita Sibi say the option to wear trousers as part of the school uniform should be extended to all girls’ schools. Photograph: Tom Honan Maryfield College students Riya Philip, Ellen O’Mahony and Anita Sibi say the option to wear trousers as part of the school uniform should be extended to all girls’ schools. Photograph: Tom Honan](/polopoly_fs/1.4819835.1646587121!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 7, 2022, 05:00
Schoolgirls say ‘ladylike’ skirt rules are outdated and hinder freedom of movement
![Minister for Education Norma Foley is planning to appoint a students’ representative to the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Minister for Education Norma Foley is planning to appoint a students’ representative to the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4819911.1646595999!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 6, 2022, 19:46
Norma Foley to appoint student representative to State body for syllabus and assessment
![‘Britain’s strictest teacher’: Katharine Birbalsingh, principal of Michaela Community School in London ‘Britain’s strictest teacher’: Katharine Birbalsingh, principal of Michaela Community School in London](/polopoly_fs/1.4818251.1646386039!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- People
- March 5, 2022, 06:00
Katharine Birbalsingh says Irish parents should resist ‘progressive’ education policies
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking to media after announcing the funding at Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute in Pearse Street, Dublin, on Wednesday. Photograph: Alan Betson Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking to media after announcing the funding at Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute in Pearse Street, Dublin, on Wednesday. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4816868.1646257716!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 2, 2022, 21:48
Government higher education initiative aims to deliver all-island approaches to innovation
![Prof Tonra resigned from the senior UCD role in global engagement. Prof Tonra resigned from the senior UCD role in global engagement.](/polopoly_fs/1.4816862.1646257571!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 2, 2022, 21:46
University’s initial reaction reveals sensitivity to damaging links with China, says academic
![Brian Moore (left) , principal of Rathdown Senior School and Dermot Dix, principal of Rathdown Junior School, along with pupils Caleb Mason, Dylan Fitzmaurice Brady. Photograph: Julien Behal Brian Moore (left) , principal of Rathdown Senior School and Dermot Dix, principal of Rathdown Junior School, along with pupils Caleb Mason, Dylan Fitzmaurice Brady. Photograph: Julien Behal](/polopoly_fs/1.4815612.1646168759!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 2, 2022, 00:00
Rathdown School in Glenageary to begin move to co-education later this year
![The Oireachtas committee on education on Tuesday heard that ‘contract cheating’ is a growing problem and that universities need targeted funding to help protect the quality and integrity of teaching and learning. Photograph: iStock The Oireachtas committee on education on Tuesday heard that ‘contract cheating’ is a growing problem and that universities need targeted funding to help protect the quality and integrity of teaching and learning. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4815638.1646166664!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 1, 2022, 20:30
Officials estimate up to 10% of students may have used contract cheating services
![There is broad consensus in the school community that reform is needed to the senior cycle, according to Paul Crone of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien There is broad consensus in the school community that reform is needed to the senior cycle, according to Paul Crone of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien](/polopoly_fs/1.4815505.1646162421!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- March 1, 2022, 18:17
Principals say there is broad consensus in schools for Leaving Cert reform
![St Columba’s in Dublin is the most expensive day school in the country (€9,174) and is also the most expensive for seven-day boarding (up to €24,670). Photograph: Bryan O’Brien St Columba’s in Dublin is the most expensive day school in the country (€9,174) and is also the most expensive for seven-day boarding (up to €24,670). Photograph: Bryan O’Brien](/polopoly_fs/1.4806283.1645202920!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- February 19, 2022, 06:00
Principals, fearing an end to State subsidies for the sector, plan a rear-guard action
![Public funding goes towards paying the salaries of the majority of teachers and special needs assistants in fee-charging schools. Photograph: iStock Public funding goes towards paying the salaries of the majority of teachers and special needs assistants in fee-charging schools. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4806447.1645215990!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- February 19, 2022, 01:58
SF pledge to remove €111m subsidy sparks alarm among fee-charging schools
![The storm is due to track across the country from the early hours of Friday morning. Photograph: Valerie O’Sullivan The storm is due to track across the country from the early hours of Friday morning. Photograph: Valerie O’Sullivan](/polopoly_fs/1.4805609.1645166276!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- February 18, 2022, 01:00
Damaging winds in excess of 130km/h expected as well as flooding and power cuts
![St Columba’s College warden Mark Boobbyer: ‘We can’t wait to get back to normal.’ Photograph: Nick Bradshaw St Columba’s College warden Mark Boobbyer: ‘We can’t wait to get back to normal.’ Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4805504.1645121164!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- February 17, 2022, 18:07
Public health experts advise easing of Covid rules as teachers’ unions urge caution
![More than a third of people want much greater access to co-educational and multi-denominational schools closer to their homes, according to a new survey. Photograph: iStock More than a third of people want much greater access to co-educational and multi-denominational schools closer to their homes, according to a new survey. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4805276.1645105076!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- February 17, 2022, 13:37
Progress in expanding school choice moving ‘far too slowly’, education boards chief says
![Chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan is expected to write to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly following the first meeting of Nphet since January. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan is expected to write to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly following the first meeting of Nphet since January. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4804578.1645048186!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- February 17, 2022, 01:00
Teaching unions want cautious approach to easing of mitigation measures in schools
![Róisín Devlin Devlin, (left) with her daughter Caitlin (8) protesting outside Leinster House, Dublin, over reduced access to special needs assistants. Photographs: Dara MacDónaill/The Irish Times Róisín Devlin Devlin, (left) with her daughter Caitlin (8) protesting outside Leinster House, Dublin, over reduced access to special needs assistants. Photographs: Dara MacDónaill/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4804488.1645038954!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- February 16, 2022, 19:18
School says it has to share one SNA among 12 vulnerable pupils with additional needs
![The Teachers’ Union of Ireland warned that a sudden relaxation of measures could disrupt preparation for the Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert exams. Photograph: iStock The Teachers’ Union of Ireland warned that a sudden relaxation of measures could disrupt preparation for the Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert exams. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4804484.1645040767!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- February 16, 2022, 18:55
Teachers’ union says infection prevention measures should stay in place until Easter
![Bernie McNally has has a BSc and MSc from Trinity College Dublin and completed a graduate leadership programme with the University of Limerick and Office for Health Management. Bernie McNally has has a BSc and MSc from Trinity College Dublin and completed a graduate leadership programme with the University of Limerick and Office for Health Management.](/polopoly_fs/1.4803097.1644940637!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- February 15, 2022, 15:58
Outgoing mandarin Seán Ó Foghlú due to complete 10-year term of office this week
![Department of Education figures show the number of teacher absences climbed from 9,278 in December to 14,390, a 55 per cent increase. Photograph: iStock Department of Education figures show the number of teacher absences climbed from 9,278 in December to 14,390, a 55 per cent increase. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4801204.1644771761!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- February 14, 2022, 01:36
Jump in teacher absences of 55% as school managers warn ‘pandemic is not over’
![Minister for Education Norma Foley says the National Public Health Emergency Team is due to meet next Thursday to review safety measures in schools. Photograph: Dara MacDónaill Minister for Education Norma Foley says the National Public Health Emergency Team is due to meet next Thursday to review safety measures in schools. Photograph: Dara MacDónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4799126.1644561675!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- February 11, 2022, 01:00
Secondary school students currently have one of shortest academic years in Europe
![The final of the Irish Times Debate, Ireland’s longest-running third-level debating competition, takes place next month. The final of the Irish Times Debate, Ireland’s longest-running third-level debating competition, takes place next month.](/polopoly_fs/1.4799160.1644527981!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- February 10, 2022, 21:19
Final of Ireland’s longest-running third-level debating competition takes place next month
![Updated guidance is due to issue in advance of the return of school following the mid-term break on February 28th. File photograph: Getty Updated guidance is due to issue in advance of the return of school following the mid-term break on February 28th. File photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4799081.1644518694!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- February 10, 2022, 18:46
School managers warn ‘pandemic is not over’ amid student and staff absences
![Tánaiste has asked officials in the Department of Finance to examine whether funding can be drawn from a €1 billion-surplus in the National Training Fund for higher education. Photograph: Alan Betson Tánaiste has asked officials in the Department of Finance to examine whether funding can be drawn from a €1 billion-surplus in the National Training Fund for higher education. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4797895.1644423167!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- February 9, 2022, 15:59
Tánaiste says it would be a mistake to cut €3,000 student charge and only leave ‘small bit’ for core funds