Emma O Kelly

Education Correspondent

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

The reforms are due to be rolled out for a number of subjects from September (file image)

McEntee to press ahead with Senior Cycle reforms

Minister for Education Helen McEntee has confirmed that she is pressing ahead with reforms to Senior Cycle education, despite a reiteration of concerns and calls for a delay from second level teacher trade unions.

Education • 05 Feb 25

The normal closing date for CAI applications is Saturday 1 February at 5pm

CAO deadline extended for those impacted by Storm Éowyn

CAO applicants who have been impacted by Storm Éowyn have been given an extra five days to complete their application for a college place.

Education • 30 Jan 25