Funding of universities set to be overhauled, says Minister
Operating environment for third-level institutions has ‘changed considerably’
Irish universities teetering on ‘cliff-edge’ due to chronic underfunding, committee hears
State funding of higher education per student stands at 34% less than in 2008
More than 150 schools receive bomb threat email on same day as public sector strike
Schools in the Dublin and Kildare regions understood to be operating as normal while taking the advice of gardaí
Teaching unions urge Taoiseach to intervene and prevent further strike action
Frustration with Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers triggers call around ‘role here for’ Martin
Mental health of students must be prioritised across campus under new framework
Students see wellbeing as foundation rather than add-on to college success
Man in his 60s dies in Meath crash
Collision between truck and a car occurred after 3pm on N2 north of Ashbourne-Rath Roundabout
No property tax changes for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and Fingal homeowners
Green councillor says owners of ‘millionaire mansions’ and private investment funds would reap benefit of vote
Public sector strike ‘inevitable’ and will see up to 150,000 medical appointments cancelled
First of two scheduled walkouts will bring widespread disruption, with further escalation possible in November
Nobody wants to see teachers go on strike but preparations are being made, Minister says
Almost all schools likely to close next Wednesday and again a week later as public service dispute escalates
How to talk to your children about school strikes
While it might be tempting to air your frustrations, a better approach might be a clear, open discussion
School principals under ‘unmanageable burden’ with free books scheme
Over half of surveyed school leaders said scheme was a positive step in assisting families with costs
Naughton makes ‘no apologies’ for extra €646m in education funding after budget overrun
Department of Education is allocated €14.4 billion for Budget 2027, an increase of €712 million on last year
Junior Cycle: Record numbers receive their results
Percentage of Distinctions aggregated across all subjects stays unchanged at 8.6% this year
Student contribution fees permanently cut by €150 in Budget 2027
Budget 2027 also includes a €56m increase in special educational needs support, including 2,339 more special needs assistants
‘I was shocked by it because of the spin beforehand’: How a healthcare worker, engineer and student view Budget 2027
Student says budget lacks any ‘meaningful’ action to resolve accommodation crisis and fails to protect students from fare increases