Emma O Kelly

Education Correspondent

A tender published today calls for supplier applications for a contract with an estimated value of just over €7.3 million

Department of Education tenders new phone pouch contract

The Department of Education has tendered for a provider to supply mobile phone pouches to students in post primary schools. It calls for applications for a contract with an estimated value of just over €7.3 million.

Education • 20 Jan

The protests began at Trinity College Dublin in early May

Students reflect on 'radical action' over war in Gaza

Students look back on their protest action at Irish universities over the war in Gaza.

2024 in Review • 04 Jan

A focus was placed on the unfettered use of mobile phones through Minister for Education Norma Foley's call for their use to be banned in schools (stock image)

Schools facing 'new landscape' over mobile phone use

In 2024, a number of significant steps were taken to try and bolster the role of schools in arming children and teenagers to protect themselves from challenges that are seeping into their lives, writes Emma O Kelly.

2024 in Review • 30 Dec 24

Department of Education and schools say the trend towards co-ed is being driven by parental demand (Stock image)

10 schools switched to co-ed status in 2024

Five secondary schools and five primary schools switched from single sex to co-educational status during 2024.

Education • 29 Dec 24

Schools have complained that the teacher shortage is forcing them to place special education teachers in mainstream classes

Concern over deployment of special education resources

Department of Education inspectors have expressed concern at how additional teaching resources that should be supporting students with special education needs are being deployed in post-primary schools.

Education • 19 Dec 24