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Minority of young bullying victims tell an adult, research suggests

Minority of young bullying victims tell an adult, research suggests

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

The findings have been published by the Economic and Social Research Institute.
School secretaries and caretakers begin indefinite strike

School secretaries and caretakers begin indefinite strike

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Talks between Forsa and the Department of Education concluded without an agreement on Wednesday.
Leaving Cert: Over 65,000 students get results as more than half of grades bumped up

Leaving Cert: Over 65,000 students get results as more than half of grades bumped up

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

A total of 65,444 students will receive their Leaving Certificate results on Friday
‘One in four parents view education system as inclusive for autistic pupils’

‘One in four parents view education system as inclusive for autistic pupils’

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

The research was carried out by the DCU (Dublin City University) Institute of Education.
Campaigner calls on state to release all files in relation to sex abuse in schools

Campaigner calls on state to release all files in relation to sex abuse in schools

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

O’Keefe also said it was “past time” that the investigation had been set up as the O’Keefe Judgement had been in place since 2014.
Religious orders will be ‘held accountable’ for sex abuse crimes in schools

Religious orders will be ‘held accountable’ for sex abuse crimes in schools

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

The Government approved the establishment of a commission of investigation into allegations of historical sex abuse in schools across the country.
Schools have to send 'begging bowl' to parents due to inadequate funding

Schools have to send 'begging bowl' to parents due to inadequate funding

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

The three Co. Louth principals, from rural schools within a 10 kilometre radius of one another, said the cost of school insurance alone takes up almost a third of funding provided by the government to cover running costs.
Education Minister announces hiring of 90 therapists in 45 special schools

Education Minister announces hiring of 90 therapists in 45 special schools

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

The hiring process for occupational therapists and speech and language therapists will start in the next week.
Number of children awaiting place in special class not confirmed to committee

Number of children awaiting place in special class not confirmed to committee

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

Minister for Education Helen McEntee said she will provide updated figures to the cabinet in July, which will then be publicly shared.
Government urged to act as survey shows teachers want schools to be more secular

Government urged to act as survey shows teachers want schools to be more secular

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Just 4 per cent of teachers think preparing students for sacraments should be the responsibility of primary schools.
Government ‘doing all it can’ to ensure every child will have a school place

Government ‘doing all it can’ to ensure every child will have a school place

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

Micheál Martin said that every child in Ireland has a constitutional right to a school place.
Nine schools targeted with threatening email thought to be hoax

Nine schools targeted with threatening email thought to be hoax

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Several of the schools across the counties of Fermanagh, Tyrone and Antrim closed as a precaution on Monday morning.
Investigations underway after email leads to school closures in Northern Ireland

Investigations underway after email leads to school closures in Northern Ireland

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Some schools posted messages on social media advising parents that they had closed.
‘I’m not lazy, I’m autistic’: Young woman says she ‘thrived’ in special school

‘I’m not lazy, I’m autistic’: Young woman says she ‘thrived’ in special school

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Kate Raftery, from Dublin, addressed parents camping outside the Department of Education to protest over a lack of special education school places
Registered sex offender jailed and ordered to have no contact with teens

Registered sex offender jailed and ordered to have no contact with teens

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Anthony Quigley from Roches Heights, Mitchelstown, Co Cork appeared before Cork Circuit Criminal Court having previously pleaded guilty to engaging in offensive conduct of a sexual nature following an incident in his hometown last year.
‘No ongoing risk to public’ as gardaí probe threatening email sent to schools

‘No ongoing risk to public’ as gardaí probe threatening email sent to schools

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

A number of schools across Co Clare remain closed until they receive further instructions.
Knockbeg principal calls for teacher retention reforms

Knockbeg principal calls for teacher retention reforms

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

A newly-qualified teacher in Ireland cannot see a pathway to building a life, family or home in the way previous generations could
North's Education Minister denies DUP 'cronyism' over allocation of school funding

North's Education Minister denies DUP 'cronyism' over allocation of school funding

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

It comes as questions are asked over funding from the Education Authority for sports facilities at one school.
Guidelines on restraining children at school ‘fall short of what is needed’

Guidelines on restraining children at school ‘fall short of what is needed’

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

The Children’s Ombudsman said the complaints process was ‘not sufficiently robust’ to deal with complaints about restraint.
High-flying students honoured by DCU

High-flying students honoured by DCU

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

FIVE Co Carlow students have been recognised by Dublin City University for their academic achievement in this year’s leaving certificate at the DCU Scholars Awards.
Students show their business flair in festive market

Students show their business flair in festive market

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

THE EXCHANGE in Carlow was alive with festive cheer and entrepreneurial spirit as the Student Enterprise Christmas Fair took place earlier in December.
Department estimates €1.7 million recurring cost for phone pouches

Department estimates €1.7 million recurring cost for phone pouches

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

The figure is based on an estimated 20 per cent replacement rate for the pouches every year.
Extra €2 million needed for phone pouches every year, says Sinn Féin

Extra €2 million needed for phone pouches every year, says Sinn Féin

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

The Government allocated €9 million in the budget for schools to purchase pouches for pupils’ phones aimed at minimising disruption
Author believes even our youngest learners can embrace the joy of STEM 

Author believes even our youngest learners can embrace the joy of STEM 

Fri, 01 Nov, 2024

PAULA Walshe, a Carlow-based academic and mother of three, has published a book about STEM and the arts (STEAM) for preschool children.
Update to be announced on probe into clerical sex abuse – Taoiseach

Update to be announced on probe into clerical sex abuse – Taoiseach

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

Simon Harris was speaking as he was urged to include corporal punishment in schools in the investigation.
Schools turning to unqualified staff amid struggle to recruit teachers

Schools turning to unqualified staff amid struggle to recruit teachers

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

A recent survey has shown there is a current staffing shortage of 951 teachers.
Martin and Farrell clash over public spending

Martin and Farrell clash over public spending

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Mairead Farrell said the Government finds it ‘incredibly easy to squander taxpayers’ hard-earned money’.
Two Dublin schools evacuated following major gas leak

Two Dublin schools evacuated following major gas leak

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Scoil Áine Naofa and St Thomas' were safely evacuated on Monday morning.
Taoiseach accuses Sinn Féin of ‘hypocrisy’ over opposition to phone pouch scheme

Taoiseach accuses Sinn Féin of ‘hypocrisy’ over opposition to phone pouch scheme

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Simon Harris said the same scheme is in place in Northern Ireland where Sinn Fein is in the Stormont administration.
€9 million plan to spend on phone pouches branded ‘pet project’

€9 million plan to spend on phone pouches branded ‘pet project’

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

The Keeping Childhood Smartphone Free initiative was announced in this week’s budget
Catholic representative body is ‘deeply sorry’ for abuse in religious schools

Catholic representative body is ‘deeply sorry’ for abuse in religious schools

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

The report reviewed allegations of historical child sexual abuse, made against religious, lay staff, and clergy.
Parents needing to contact child at school can ring secretary ‘as in old days’

Parents needing to contact child at school can ring secretary ‘as in old days’

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

Education Minister Norma Foley made her comments as she liaised with school management about how to implement a ban on mobile phones.
Risk assessments to be carried out on schools close to sites of racist attacks

Risk assessments to be carried out on schools close to sites of racist attacks

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

NI Education Minister Paul Givan has written to a group of 400 Muslim women after they raised concerns about the safety of their children.
Collaboration with students and parents needed for phone ban, principals say

Collaboration with students and parents needed for phone ban, principals say

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

Mr Crone was responding to reports that Minister for Education Norma Foley plans to ask second-level schools to ban the use of mobile phones by students during the school day
New teachers to receive €2,000 incentive to take full-time jobs

New teachers to receive €2,000 incentive to take full-time jobs

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Newly qualified teachers who take up a full-time role for the coming school year will receive the payment next summer
School principals at ‘breaking point’, Dáil told

School principals at ‘breaking point’, Dáil told

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Social Demcorats leader Holly Cairns told the Oireachtas that costs of running primary schools have soared.
Norma Foley unveils new plans to tackle bullying in schools

Norma Foley unveils new plans to tackle bullying in schools

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Norma Foley said the department and schools needed to ‘work harder’ when a child was unhappy and not included.
Parents encouraged not to buy smartphones for primary school children

Parents encouraged not to buy smartphones for primary school children

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Minister for Education Norma Foley is getting sign-off from cabinet this morning for moves to help limit the devices for young children.
Ban on mobile phones in schools would be 'hard to implement'

Ban on mobile phones in schools would be 'hard to implement'

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

A ban would be difficult to introduce as there, were lots of schools that do not have digital devices, which could lead to students missing educational opportunities.

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