Mary O’Rourke: The day I announced our worst ever pupil-teacher ratio
If 1987 was a low point, then 2021 is a milestone in Irish education history
Direct provision in Ireland: How and why the system was introduced
European pressure was applied to Ireland to change approach to asylum seekers on welfare
Ireland’s love affair with multinationals is set to change - but how can we adapt?
The days of Ireland using its corporate tax regime as a key attraction for foreign direct investment may be numbered - but where do we go next?
Government kicks to touch as big decisions loom
Good intentions in relation to key areas such as housing are no substitute for decisions
The Irish Times view on higher education: a system at risk
A long-term funding model is urgently needed to ensure our third-level system is fit for purpose
Consideration of student loan scheme for third-level to be delayed
Government applies to European Commission to carry out detailed economic analysis
The Irish Times view on funding higher education: status quo is unsustainable
If the Government is serious about building the best education system in Europe, it must act accordingly
Falling primary school numbers will lead to ‘hundreds’ of surplus teachers
Almost 700 fewer primary teachers will be required between 2019 to 2021, review finds
Universities seek €234m funding injection in Budget 2019
Serious quality issues at third-level exist from decades of underfunding, IUA says
Government to examine ways of improving university performance in global rankings
Higher Education Authority chief warns that funding for system is ‘not sustainable’
Dialogue between reason and religion an antidote to populism
Rite&Reason: Project on religion and peacebuilding initiated at Maynooth
Work on student loan scheme under way, says Minister
Oireachtas committee urged to forge consensus on future funding for third level
Senior gardaí invited to discuss future of force with commissioners
300 senior officers expected at two-day Garda ‘think-tank’
Why a student loan system is the best way to fund third level
It’s time for politicians to make some difficult calls and get such a scheme up and running
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