Emma O Kelly

Education Correspondent

The strike action was being taken by staff at BIMM music institute who are members of IFUT

Music college staff suspend strike over redundancy plans

Lecturers at the BIMM music institute have suspended their industrial action after what their union IFUT has described as "constructive discussions" and a proposal from the company that runs the college.

Dublin • 19 Feb

Synge Street stands as a symbol of key phases in the history of Irish education, writes Emma O Kelly

What lies ahead now for Synge Street?

Once again, Synge Street finds itself at the centre of a wider story in Irish education and the pressing need for change on a variety of fronts, writes Emma O Kelly.

Analysis and Comment • 16 Feb

Last September it was announced that the single-sex boys' school would become co-educational and a Gaelcholáiste from 2026

Department committed to Synge St CBS Gaelcholáiste switch

The Department of Education has said it is "fully supportive and remains committed to the establishment of a Gaelcholáiste in the Dublin South City Area".

Education • 14 Feb

Minister McEntee said the increase in absenteeism was more profound among some cohorts of children

Primary school absenteeism 'doubled' since pandemic

Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee has told the Dáil that the proportion of children in primary schools missing more than 20 days has doubled since the pandemic.

Education • 13 Feb

Students have held protests outside the college in recent weeks standing in solidarity with their lecturers

BIMM private college and its link to TU Dublin

Music college BIMM on Dublin's Francis Street has a strong reputation but the fact it is a private college linked to TU Dublin may come as news to many of its students, writes Emma O Kelly.

Analysis and Comment • 10 Feb

The action is being taken by staff at BIMM music institute who are members of IFUT

Music college staff strike over redundancy plans

Lecturers at a highly regarded Dublin music college have begun a series of strikes in protest at redundancies and in pursuit of better pay and job security.

Education • 10 Feb

Teachers have said they are worried about how AI will potentially impact on the academic integrity of the Leaving Certificate (stock image)

Teachers worry over AI impact on Senior Cycle reforms

There is significant concern among teachers about AI and the role it could play in new practical assessments that will be introduced as part of the reconfiguration of the Senior Cycle, writes Emma O Kelly

Analysis and Comment • 10 Feb

A Change of Course Choices facility has also now opened, which all registered applicants can use at a cost of €10

Significant rise in number of applications to CAO

There has been a significant increase in the number of students applying for third level places via the Central Applications Office.

Education • 07 Feb

Last week, students at BIMM protested outside the college over the plans

BIMM staff to strike over restructuring plan

Academic staff at the BIMM music institute in Dublin are to strike for five days this month in protest at what their union said are plans by the third level college to cut jobs, restructure teaching roles and introduce insecure freelance contracts.

Education • 06 Feb

There was an expectation that the new course at Atlantic Technological University would begin in September this year

ATU says veterinary course won't open until 2026

Atlantic Technological University has said a new third-level veterinary course which was to offer 30 places to students will not open until 2026.

Education • 06 Feb