Department of Education is finalising new rules, but schools say system is in ‘crisis’

Many parents feel left behind with no access to multidenominational secondary schools. It’s a very different story in more affluent areas

‘Children are not being given enough opportunities to negotiate the world on their own’

Managers say ‘chronic underfunding’ means many schools are struggling to provide heat, lighting and water in schools

‘Definitely a few nerves this morning’ on first day of school for junior infants at Leixlip’s Educate Together National School

Harold’s Cross ‘almost car-free’ after lending e-bikes to parents for up to three months at a time

Delays set to affect thousands of students and teachers in temporary accommodation or prefabs

In the absence of the authorities leading the way, small markets for eager hagglers are emerging organically

The Catholic Church is patron of almost 90% of primary schools. Can a new reconfiguration plan deliver more choice for parents?

Schools have been quick to open their doors, but there is an urgent need for English language supports

Educate Together fears being excluded from plan to create multi-denominational schools

Bishops to ‘co-operate fully’ in facilitating school choice in eight pilot areas

Political inertia in the face of sweeping social change is simply indefensible

Breaking the deadlock on creating multidenominational schools

Projects include devices to aid with brain injuries, breast cancer diagnosis and resuscitation

High demand for places at secondary level ‘cannot be met’ by existing supply say campaigners

Career guidance experts on what to consider when deciding your career pathway

The entrants held smart, well-informed views on the challenges facing the planet

Rising coronavirus cases put spotlight on whether antigen tests would afford defence

One in ten students is from a minority ethnic background, but this diversity is not reflected in the teaching profession