Department of Education

Sinn Féin and Labour want to end State funding for fee-charging schools but Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael support current system

Annual fees have climbed by up to 19% with charges for day pupils now ranging between €4,000 and €14,000

About 42% of primary pupils in disadvantaged areas are missing more than 20 days of school, an increase linked to the Covid-19 pandemic

Lobby group Education Equality says school's instruction breached children’s constitutional rights

Drop-off in numbers sitting French and German for Leaving Cert sparks concern

Ombudsman for Children ‘deeply concerned’ about lack of independent monitoring and inspection of practice in new guidance

Physical restraint only be permitted in ‘crisis’ situations where there is risk to students and staff

State Examinations Commission advised Minister for Education Norma Foley Easter is least disruptive period for students

Early years educators and parents encouraged to boost children’s confidence in national language

Fine Gael ‘trailblazer' served in three different ministerial portfolios during long career in politics

While useful initiatives are proposed, there is little sign staff shortages will be tackled in a fundamental way. Too many parties seem happy to tinker until changing demographics ‘solve’ the problem

Generational health: Teachers are at the front end of supporting children in their education, wellbeing and safety. They’re witnessing a rise in anxiety and mental health concerns

As many as one in 20 schoolchildren in Ireland may have autism or similar developmental issues, studies suggest

Plans to introduce more project work would reduce pressure and provide a broader assessment of candidates’ abilities over a longer time

Unions want Leaving Cert reforms to be delayed, but Norma Foley says millions is being invested to support changes

Second level teachers’ unions call for delay over plans to ‘accelerate’ senior cycle changes

Families who expected a straightforward enrolment process are grappling with the harsh reality of Ireland’s oversubscribed schools

The top five costs for schools have nothing to do with education but just keeping the buildings heated, lighted, clean, safe and insured. And they’re increasingly unsustainable

Teacher supply posing challenges for schools, especially in the greater Dublin area where rents are high

Education levels have stagnated or slowly declined across much of the world, says Unesco

Tánaiste accuses Sinn Féin of ‘trying to manufacture’ election issue over pouches

Schools with experience of pouches overwhelmingly positive, according to internal briefing

Cabinet also expected to approve new AI strategy and will hear of reduction in waiting times to see consultant

Teachers were not afraid of inflicting pain. But protecting their pupils involved enormous risk

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Viral video claimed students would be exposed to inappropriate sexual material under new curriculum

Children face 40-minute journey time in rush-hour traffic to get to new school location, say parents

Enrolment pressure at second level most acute in Greater Dublin Area

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Minister for Education urged to ‘urgently’ release draft of long-awaited policy on Irish language education

Survivors of physical abuse over decades in Irish schools want an apology for what they suffered at the hands of teachers

Two of schools will be based in Dublin, while the remainder in Cork, Monaghan and Tipperary

As post-primary enrolments climb to highest level on record, Department of Education says there are sufficient school places in most areas

Study based on data collected from more than 600 school leaders in Irish second level schools

Oireachtas committee told students need much greater levels of support to access curriculum