Free book scheme: Primary schools to get €96 per pupil Primary schools will receive €96 per pupil under the Government's free schoolbooks scheme, which is due to be in place by this coming September. Education • 8 hrs
Setback for multi-denominational education Efforts to increase the proportion of primary schools in Ireland that are multi-denominational have suffered a significant setback in recent weeks. Education • 18 Mar
Primary school children to learn European language Children will spend one hour a week learning a modern European language under a new primary school curriculum that will be phased in in the … Ireland • 09 Mar
Department '100% committed' to new schools - minister Discussions have been ongoing between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Department of Education with a view to securing additional funding to … Education • 09 Mar
Rise in school leavers applying to DARE CAO route There has been a significant increase this year in the number of school leavers seeking to enter college via a reduced points scheme that caters … Education • 09 Mar
Scoping inquiry into historical abuse announced An inquiry into allegations of historical sexual abuse in schools run by religious orders has been announced by the Minister for Education. Ireland • 08 Mar
'Not having words to describe yourself is distressing' A young trans student has hit out at comments made by Catholic church school authorities that primary school pupils should not be taught about "what … Ireland • 06 Mar
Taoiseach favours schools teaching about trans people Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is in favour of primary school children being taught about transgender issues. Education • 06 Mar
Review finds NPCPP no longer 'fit for purpose' A State-funded body that represents the parents of post primary school children is no longer "fit for purpose", according to a review carried out into … Education • 05 Mar
Plan for students to sit Paper 1 in fifth year reversed The Minister for Education has reversed a plan for Leaving Certificate candidates to sit Paper 1 of their English and Irish exams at the end … Education • 28 Feb
