Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to you
Thursday 29 October 2020
‘Journey of Light’ will be erected at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin over the next two years.
Schools, healthcare and roads are also likely to benefit from measures being announced by the government later today.
€100m loan will kick start building project in 2014. But government hopes to secure up to €1 billion a year from EIB.
The Education Minister was responding to reports that the issue of the salary cap being breached for some ministerial advisers was prominent on the doorstep during the referendum campaign.
The Government has said it will survey parents in 44 areas on whether they want alternative providers to take over primary schools.
Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn urged students to apply for grants early this year.
The Department of Education said that tough choices had to be made but that the initiative in some primary schools would inform a new integrated language curriculum.
Enda Kenny has opted to start vouching for his parliamentary expenses – and is therefore entitled to higher monthly payments.
Ministers Eamon Gilmore, Richard Bruton, Ruairí Quinn and Róisín Shortall are among those returning the highest amounts.
Is it alright for teachers to interact with their students on Facebook in this digital age – or should they steer clear? You tell us…
Ninety-one schools have been given the green light to start construction on permanent classrooms.
Quinn also announced that €15 million would be ring-fenced for grants to assist struggling families to purchases school books this year.
The education initiative for unemployed people has 6,000 more places on offer.
The Union of Students in Ireland will ballot its members nationwide on whether to change their ‘free fees’ policy.
The Drumcondra teacher training facility is set to be upgraded over two years to accommodate 2,500 students.
Victims of institutional abuse oppose plans to establish a trust fund for abuse victims, instead of simply giving cash payments.
Asked about tours of greyhound stadia, the minister said betting activities were “not appropriate” for children.
Students at NewPark Comprehensive School in Dublin have been promised a new school building for years – but now it’s been delayed yet again. Now they’ve taken matters into their own hands.
The education minister said the debate around school patronage had become distorted.
Welcome to the bank holiday weekend! Here’s the 9 stories you need to know by 9am to kick it off.
The minister for education has affirmed he will continue to seek cash from the bodies which managed the residential institutions where abuse took place.
Justice Minister Alan Shatter expressed concern about the wording of the proposed legislation by Fianna Fáil senator Averil Power.
The poll results also show that many parents still want religious education in schools.
The Times Higher Education world reputation rankings failed to feature an Irish university – but the Education Minister indicated this is not a cause for concern.
Students whose grants were reformed last year are told the State’s economic problems trump their legitimate expectations.
No comment.
Seven shortlisted contractors have been asked to submit bids to ensure that 200 secondary schools in Galway and in 12 rural counties will be connected by the end of August.
As a new report shows greater literacy levels in private schools, the TUI has called on the Government to stop funding fee-paying schools. Do you agree with them?
Ruairí Quinn announces a new higher education scholarship scheme aimed solely at 60 pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Yesterday it was recommended that a rule placing religion at the heart of primary education be reviewed but should religion play any role in schools?
The Minister for Education said Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy-Eames was ‘misinformed’ in her criticism of his policies.
If we want that ‘knowledge economy’ we’re always hearing about, the Government needs a serious change of direction, writes Aaron McKenna.
All the biggest news stories from the day, as well as the few bits and pieces you might not have seen.
MEMBERS OF THE Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) yesterday voted to take industrial action unless the government addresses several issues related to Covid-19 in schools by 30 October.
The issues in question include the need for a comprehensive testing programme, rapid testing and turnaround times, along with resources for schools to ensure continuation of learning if schools are closed or people are self-isolating.
The ASTI president Ann Piggott said: “ASTI members are clearly stating that they want schools to remain open for students during this pandemic.”
She said teachers are “demanding that the government step up” and provide solutions to these issues.
So, today we want to know: Would you support teachers striking over Covid-19 safety concerns?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
The goalposts – and polling analysis – have shifted since 2016, Noel Rock writes.
Periods of rain; breezy this afternoon
Max: 15 °C
Min: 11 °C
Mostly cloudy with a couple of showers
Max: 12 °C
Min: 8 °C
Rather cloudy, a little rain; windy
Max: 14 °C
Min: 8 °C
School which expelled pupils over abusive Facebook posts won't comment
The school is reported to have suspended four pupils earlier this week. Separately, the Education Minister has opened an anti-bullying forum in Dublin today.