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Scoil Náisiunta Bhrighde was forces to close after parents withdrew their children

Louth school to reopen after forced closure last year

A primary school that was forced to close last year after parents withdrew their children, will reopen this September under new patronage.

News • 20 Jul 18

The report says no unhealthy food or drinks should be sold in schools

Call for ban on 'unhealthy' food and drinks in schools

An Oireachtas committee has called for a ban on vending machines which dispense unhealthy food and drinks in schools.

Education • 11 Jul 18

Former board members of Caranua addressed the Oireachtas Education Committee this morning

State agency for abuse survivors has 'failed'

A State agency that was established to support survivors of institutional abuse has failed to do so, according to two former board members of Caranua who addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Education this morning.

Ireland • 21 Jun 18

Motion passed over withdrawal from religious education at TUI conference

Religious instruction may be given up for points - TUI

Students may give up religious instruction in order to gain an advantage in the points race if a controversial Department of Education policy is implemented, according to the Teachers' Union of Ireland.

Education • 06 Apr 18

Survivors, lawyers, and human rights groups argue the situation is a misinterpretation of the ECHR ruling

Judge investigating Dept's implementation of judgment

A retired High Court judge is investigating whether the Department of Education is correctly implementing a European Court of Human Rights judgment in relation to the sexual abuse of children in Irish schools.

Education • 21 Mar 18

The five schools have been instructed to offer places for next September to just 13 children

Dept appears to reverse school enrolment policy change

The Department of Education appears to have reversed a decision to restrict enrolment at five multi-denominational primary schools to just 13 junior infant children, or half a class, per year.

Education • 16 Mar 18

The extra places are to be created on teacher training courses in STEM, Irish and foreign languages

More training places for secondary school teachers

Irish universities have agreed to increase the number of places available on teacher training programmes for secondary school teachers.

Education • 14 Mar 18

Overall, 5,000 more pupils enrolled in primary school last year

Enrolment in Catholic schools continues to increase

The number of children attending Catholic primary schools here continues to grow, and has grown more strongly this year compared to any other sector, according to the latest Department of Education enrolment data.

News • 27 Feb 18

Increase in numbers attending Catholic primary schools

The number of children attending Catholic primary schools in Ireland continues to grow, and has grown more strongly this year compared to any other sector, according to the latest Department of Education enrolment data.

Education • 27 Feb 18

The teachers accused the Department of Education of spreading 'misinformation' about the subject

Teachers criticise religion opt-out plan

Religion teachers have criticised as "misleading" and "negative" a circular from the Department of Education which instructs State schools to make religion an optional and not a compulsory subject for students.

Education • 23 Feb 18

The new rules do not apply to religious-run schools

Subjects to be offered to pupils opting out of religion

The ability of secondary school students to opt out of religious instruction, and religious ceremonies such as masses held during school time, has been strengthened by new regulations to be communicated to schools today.

Education • 19 Feb 18

The Department of Education said it needed to 'preserve a balance among all schools in an area'

Multi-denominational school enrolment limit criticised

Campaigns are under way in five towns around the country calling on the Department of Education to reverse a decision to limit enrolment at multi-denominational schools in the towns to just 13 new pupils each next September.

Education • 13 Feb 18

Physical Education subject will be available at both higher and ordinary level

PE to be introduced as Leaving Cert exam subject

Physical Education is to be introduced as an examinable Leaving Certificate subject in a small number of schools from next September.

Education • 11 Dec 17

Transport Minister Shane Ross said there is no need for Minister John Halligan to resign

Transport Minister defends Halligan over discrimination

The Transport Minister Shane Ross has strongly defended Minister John Halligan after he asked a woman a discriminatory question in a job interview.

News • 09 Nov 17

Around 20 projects have yet to go on site

Over 25% of 2015 school building projects not started

More than a quarter of school building projects that were scheduled to go to construction in 2015 are still waiting for work to begin, according to information on the Department of Education website.

Education • 24 Oct 17

Schools are struggling to find qualified teachers to teach a range of subjects

Bruton may target homemakers to meet teacher shortage

Special courses to enable homemakers to retrain as teachers is one of a number of measures to be considered by the Department of Education to address a chronic teacher shortage in schools.

Education • 21 Oct 17

The new Admission to Schools bill does not address the issue of religious discrimination in school enrollments

Oireachtas committee urges end to 'baptism barrier'

An Oireachtas committee has recommended that the so-called "baptism barrier" in school admissions be abolished.

News • 22 Jun 17

Two staff members who raised concerns have been suspended for the past two years

Independent review of UL governance announced

The Department of Education has announced details of a review of governance and financial practices of the University of Limerick.

Education • 12 May 17

Schools will be required to provide book rental schemes for students

New rules aim to cut cost of education for parents

Minister for Education Richard Bruton is to publish rules aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents, with penalties for schools that do not comply.

Education • 18 Apr 17

Mr Justice Sean Ryan said the department's understanding of its own guidelines was 'erroneous'

Department wrong to reject school patronage application

An application for patronage of a new school by a body promoting secular education should not have been rejected by the Department of Education as invalid, the Court of Appeal has ruled.

Education • 02 Mar 17

Religious-run schools to be transferred to new multi or non-denominational patrons

Catholic Church welcomes school divestment plan

The Catholic Church has welcomed new plans to address the lack of diversity in the primary education system.

News • 30 Jan 17

Both sides are to take part in preliminary submissions to the WRC before face-to-face talks begin

ASTI meeting with Conciliation Council adjourned

Talks hosted by the Workplace Relations Commission on the disputes between the Association of Secondary Teachers and the Department of Education have adjourned until tomorrow.

News • 09 Nov 16

Paddy Flynn had been refused a place at De La Salle secondary school in Ballyfermot

School to admit Traveller initially refused place

A Dublin school has reversed a decision not to offer a place in first year to a local boy who is a Traveller.

News • 06 Sep 16

The provisions are being commenced by Minister for Education Richard Bruton

Mechanism to deal with poor teacher performance

A new mechanism comes into force today to deal with teachers who are accused of misconduct.

News • 25 Jul 16

The ASTI is one of a number of unions who have rejected the incoming Lansdowne Road Agreement

Teachers' action will lead to disruption - Bruton

The Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton said he is disappointed at the decision by teachers to reject a proposal to facilitate talks, adding that the action will lead to disruption in schools during the new academic year.

News • 08 Jul 16