Teaching Irish in European schools: ‘There’s more of a connection with the language’
Students in Italy and Belgium benefit from a different approach to learning the Irish language
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School transport costs ran €96m over budget last year, Dáil hears
Data technology not currently available to allow those who want to travel to avail of unused seats
There is ‘strong potential’ for integration of school and public transport, committee told
Department of Education report says implementation of the Government’s plan to expand school transport system would take time to plan and put in place
Special education schools take legal challenge over student admissions circular
The 11 schools claim that a Department of Education policy circular removes their discretion regarding enrolment
Unanimous opposition to plans to remove diagnosis requirement for special class places
INTO, TUI and ASTI direct members not to co-operate with any new model until concerns addressed
Private school fees in Ireland have risen by almost 25% in five years. Here’s how much they now cost
With Glenstal Abbey closing and others consolidating, boarding schools are feeling pressure
Number of children needing special classes set to rise despite fall in overall enrolment
Data illustrates sharp rise in demand for special education that Department of Education must plan for
The crumbling Galway school that typifies Ireland’s underspending on education
Irish education results are remarkable against a backdrop of low State investment by international standards
Productivity not a one-way street
It is time the Department of Education was held to the same standards of efficiency it expects of others
What is the Department of Education’s plan for primary school consultation?
The department committed a year ago to drawing up best-practice guidance but says now only that 'work is ongoing'
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
Adventures as Gaeilge: The bestselling Irish-language author who captivated young readers
English-born Cathal Ó Sándair wrote 160 books in Irish, many featuring the suave sleuth Réics Carló
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
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
New public spending efficiency taskforce to be established within three months
Jack Chambers says new body will scrutinise day-to-day public spending and see where greater value for money can be delivered
Budget talks enter ‘banging fists on the table’ phase – metaphorically at least
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Tackling education inequality: Social connections must be prioritised in Deis Plus schools
Newly appointed staff working with families of economically disadvantaged students can fundamentally alter the life trajectories of young people
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s education system: a detailed comparison with some surprises
Despite spending less than the OECD average, its educational outcomes are impressive
Ireland spends less on education than OECD average, new data shows
The report also found the number of primary teachers in Ireland increased by 27 per cent over the last seven years, which is much higher than the OECD average
Irish schools are world leaders in a green initiative. So why are most covered in tarmac?
Nature education here has been described by one expert as ‘dismal’. What could be done better?
Inside Budget 2027: ‘The meeting was brutal’ - the tensions on the road to new spending package
In 10 days Simon Harris and Jack Chambers will present their budget – in Government back rooms the horse-trading with fellow Ministers is in full swing
As controversy grows over Leaving Cert reform, Northern Ireland is going the other way
It should be possible to learn fascinating lessons by comparing outcomes either side of the Border
‘Widespread concern’ among those tasked with senior cycle reform, ASTI says
Union tells Minister and curriculum council of ‘frustrations’ with running of subject development groups
Soldiers’ rations cut, naval radar plan paused as Defence Forces ordered to save millions
Military sources say ‘all spending’ paused barring something that could prevent a ship going to sea
Teachers back industrial action including one-day strike that would close primary schools
Union says ballot result is ‘an emphatic mandate from teachers in primary and special schools who are struggling to make ends meet’
State’s newest Irish language school eyes ex-Christian Brothers monastery next door
Gaelcholáiste Synge tells Department of Education it needs space for more classrooms and pupils using wheelchairs
Government levy will impact funding for Uisce Éireann, IDA, Fáilte Ireland
Department of Defence says levy to offset education overspend will put ‘significant’ pressure on military transformation programme
Concerns raised across multiple Leaving Cert review groups that experts not being listened to
Subjects affected include maths, English, chemistry, physics, biology and construction studies
Vulnerable children ‘face greater risk of harm’ because of levy on budget, Tusla says
Tusla says it is being ‘penalised for overruns in other sectors’ with agency’s budget to be levied next year to cover overruns in education
Irish education transformed radically under Bhreathnach
Current challenges call once more for a real vision in the mould of O’Malley and Breathnach
‘Pervasive’ decline: Educators must re-engage young people with reading, says OECD
Pisa results confirm we have a world-class education system – but the drop-off in reading and maths scores should not be ignored
‘It makes them more resilient’: Life in Ireland’s only Irish-language primary boarding school
It’s a screen-free year for them – no television, no iPads, no internet – and no access to mobile phones
‘I was the first to benefit’: How Donogh O’Malley’s introduction of free secondary education changed Ireland
Plaque unveiled on 60th anniversary of historic announcement in Clare village where O’Malley passed away
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