Committee On Education

Universities seek €234m funding injection in Budget 2019

Serious quality issues at third-level exist from decades of underfunding, IUA says

Report says island schools need extra support to survive

There are 12 island primary schools and five secondary schools in the State

Obesity levels dropping in many schools

Schools making progress in improving access to healthy eating, experts tell Oireachtas

Committee calls for grants to be made available at private colleges

Hundreds of students from less well-off families say they are unfairly denied support

Government to leave door open to student loan scheme

Labour to table motion seeking abolition of student registration charge

Brexit could lead to increase in CAO points for Irish students

Higher international fees may lead to thousands of students staying at home

Survivors tell of ‘re-abuse’ by State redress group Caranua

Statutory body’s chief spurns criticism, that ‘majority’ of applicants happy with scheme

Just 1.2% of children refused school place over Baptism barrier

Survey by Catholic primary schools group shows 95% take everyone who applies

University heads back student loan scheme to tackle funding ‘crisis’

Graduates could repay €16,000-€20,000 in tuition fees over a 10- to 15-year period

University chiefs to appear before Oireachtas over funding crisis

International expert says Irish authorities should avoid a UK-style student loan scheme

Honey, I ate the kids’ homework

Many parents dread helping their children with their homework, but with the right approach, it can be a rewarding time, writes Ronan McGreevy

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