Paschal Donohoe’s department says spending bids ‘exceed’ funding
Norma Foley
Figures come amid controversy over reforms to how resources will be provided to thousands of students with disabilities
Parents of Junior Cycle students can expect to save up to €309 a year
Survey highlights ‘fundamental concerns’ of families, says three disability advocacy organisations
Minister will bring memo to Cabinet seeking approval to give free books to junior cycle students in non fee-paying schools
Reform of Leaving Cert science subjects risks giving ‘unfair advantage’ to pupils in private schools
University lecturers say access to laboratory equipment and technicians is better in fee-charging sector
Other items at Cabinet include appointment of special advocate for survivors of Magdalene laundries; update on insurance reforms; and plans to improve adult literacy
Danny Healy-Rae struggled to find the right words to convey his admiration for Michael O’Regan, ‘one of the best Kerrymen that ever came out of Kerry’
Campaigners call for urgent guidance and regulation for schools in managing pupils’ behaviour
Minister for Education Norma Foley is working on expansion of scheme which will see students who live closer to schools become eligible for bus tickets
Meta representatives among those to attend roundtable meeting with Government
Mr Harris was responding to questions about a report that more than 80 children across five counties are tutored at home because of their inability to secure places at local schools
Campaigners say shortages are result of poor planning and delays in providing school buildings
Some pupils may be forced to stay at home and avail of home tutoring due to shortage of places
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