# schools - Thursday 4 April, 2019
# Factcheck
# Factcheck
It has been claimed that a move away from Catholic patronage in schools means these holidays would no longer be marked with events.
# schools - Tuesday 2 April, 2019
# Catholic Church
# Catholic Church
It has been claimed by one gaelscoil that Irish greetings like dia duit would no longer be allowed.
# schools - Sunday 31 March, 2019
# Measles
# Measles
Most people agree with this stance but almost one in five are unsure, according to an opinion poll.
# schools - Sunday 17 March, 2019
# Sinne Fianna Fail
# Sinne Fianna Fail
There have been calls for the teaching of the national anthem to be added to the curriculum.
# schools - Monday 25 February, 2019
# Opinion
# Opinion
Exercise should be viewed as medicine. Indeed, if exercise could be prescribed as a pill, it would be the most prescribed drug on the planet, writes Professor Niall Moyna.
# schools - Thursday 21 February, 2019
# Education
# Education
The patronage of the schools was recommended by the New Schools Establishment Group.
# schools - Tuesday 29 January, 2019
# Schools Cup
From The42
# Schools Cup
Success Edogun scored the sole try in response for a spirited Kilkenny side.
# Overhaul
# Overhaul
A report launching today calls for a radical overhaul of how sex education is taught in both primary and secondary schools.
# schools - Friday 25 January, 2019
# Personal Injury
# Personal Injury
The School Transport Scheme transports children who reside in remote areas of the country to and from their nearest school.
# Homelessness
# Homelessness
Latest figures show that there are over 3,800 children living in emergency accommodation in Ireland.
# schools - Friday 4 January, 2019
# Environment
# Environment
The Green Party has said the ban only addresses “the lowest of the low-hanging fruit”.
# Public Consultation
# Public Consultation
Over 2,100 responses were submitted in the weeks before Christmas, so the government has extended the deadline for submissions.
# schools - Sunday 4 November, 2018
# Structural Defects
# Structural Defects
Teams have been on site throughout the weekend to facilitate the reopening of schools.
# schools - Wednesday 31 October, 2018
# Western Building Systems
# Western Building Systems
The assessments cleared only 11 schools to open in full without further intervention.
# schools - Tuesday 30 October, 2018
# Schools
# Schools
A total of 42 schools are being inspected over concerns about potential structural problems.
# Report Card
# Report Card
Ireland is one of the best countries in terms of reducing education inequality, but concerns have been raised about vulnerable children.
# schools - Monday 29 October, 2018
# Safety Concerns
# Safety Concerns
The results of some assessments are due to be released tomorrow.
# schools - Saturday 27 October, 2018
# Dublin
# Dublin
Work on some of the schools will be carried out next week so the buildings can reopen after the midterm break.
# schools - Friday 26 October, 2018
# Dublin
# Dublin
The Department of Education said its “overriding priority … remains the health and safety of the school pupils and staff”.
# schools - Wednesday 24 October, 2018
# School Closures
# School Closures
Education Minister Joe McHugh said he expects a number of schools will be forced to close.
# schools - Thursday 6 September, 2018
# Pervasive
# Pervasive
And almost three in 10 had been bullied themselves.
# schools - Friday 31 August, 2018
# New Rules
# New Rules
Minister Richard Burton said ETB schools must adhere to new departmental rules about religion classes.
# schools - Monday 27 August, 2018
# Opinion
# Opinion
Why doesn’t the government fund special classes for secondary school students with autism, asks Graham Manning.
# schools - Sunday 26 August, 2018
# Champions
From The42
# Champions
IQ Rugby secured a win in their final fixture against Munster in UL.
# schools - Wednesday 22 August, 2018
# Prospects
From The42
# Prospects
Nathan Doak, son of former Ulster coach Neil, was influential again in UL.
# schools - Sunday 19 August, 2018
# Future Stars
From The42
# Future Stars
All the action from the first game day in the Schools inter-pros at UL.
# schools - Monday 9 July, 2018
# Schools
# Schools
Education Minister Richard Bruton announced that the SafeTALK programme will be rolled out to six further education centres.
# schools - Monday 25 June, 2018
# Construction
# Construction
In mid-January, it emerged that work had stalled on a number of schools after the UK-based firm went bust.
# schools - Friday 22 June, 2018
# Clonkeen College
# Clonkeen College
The agreement will see the donation of almost 4 acres of land by the Christian Brothers.
# schools - Thursday 7 June, 2018
# Liquidation
# Liquidation
On Tuesday, Sammon Contracting Ireland Limited was placed into liquidation.
# schools - Monday 28 May, 2018
# No Religion
# No Religion
The government wants 400 multi- and non-denominational schools in place by 2030.
# schools - Monday 21 May, 2018
# Phone Use
# Phone Use
Age restrictions, the use of phones in the classroom, and the taking of photos in school are just some of the issues being consulted on.
# schools - Monday 30 April, 2018
# When September Comes
# When September Comes
As the end of the term approaches, Loreto’s board of management and principal are getting increasingly worried.
# schools - Monday 23 April, 2018
# Health
# Health
“We’re aiming to get everyone moving, and that’s particularly important for children.”
# schools - Tuesday 10 April, 2018
# Sammon
# Sammon
Carillion went bust in early January, as a result of debts of over £1.5 billion.
# schools - Monday 9 April, 2018
# Absenteeism
# Absenteeism
The man’s wife was also fined.
# schools - Thursday 5 April, 2018
# Column
# Column
This proposal seeks to find a workable compromise between different belief groups at minimum cost, writes David Graham.
# schools - Tuesday 3 April, 2018
# Sex Education
# Sex Education
Richard Bruton is due to address the annual conference of the ASTI teachers’ union this morning.
# schools - Sunday 25 March, 2018
# Cervical Cancer
# Cervical Cancer
Since September 2016 the uptake rate for the vaccine has increased from 51% to 62%.
# schools - Monday 19 March, 2018
# Evacuations
# Evacuations
Police said about 400 schools were affected and some buildings were evacuated.
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