Primary school principals experiencing burnout - report Primary school principals are being overwhelmed by tasks and responsibilities that have nothing to do with their core purpose of leading teaching and learning, according … Ireland • 17 Nov 22
10,000 children waiting for mental health treatment More than 10,000 children are currently on a HSE waiting list for mental health treatment, with more than 4,000 of those waiting over a year … Education • 17 Nov 22
University of Galway to present statistics on grades Senior staff at University of Galway are this week presenting the college authorities with detailed statistics on grades awarded to students over the past three … Education • 15 Nov 22
Around 76% of LGBTQ+ students don't feel safe at school Teenagers who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or queer do not feel safe in Irish schools and many are skipping school in order to avoid … Ireland • 15 Nov 22
University of Galway overpaid employee €100k University of Galway overpaid an unidentified employee more than €100,000 recently, according to accounts submitted to the Oireachtas this week. Ireland • 11 Nov 22
'Failing our children' - warning over teacher shortage Primary school principals in Dublin city say the chronic shortage of teachers in the capital is having a "devastating" impact on vulnerable children including those … Education • 28 Oct 22
Study finds concern over 'dumbing down' of Junior Cycle A study of Junior Cycle education has identified concern among some school principals and teachers that a "chasm" has emerged between junior and senior post-primary … Education • 27 Oct 22
Housing crisis adding to teacher shortage - NAPD The housing shortage and an out of control rental market is forcing teachers out of Dublin and other urban areas and contributing to a chronic … Education • 21 Oct 22
State supports for PhD researchers to be reviewed A review is to be carried out into State supports for PhD researchers. Ireland • 19 Oct 22
School dental services 'virtually non-existent' School dental screening services for children here are "virtually non-existent" the Irish Dental Association has said, with backlogs of almost ten years in some parts … Ireland • 13 Oct 22
