Foreign students plead for refunds owed by schools Three Mongolian agencies that work with English language schools in Ireland have told the Department of Justice that more than 250 young people in Mongolia are struggling to recoup sums of up to €3,100 each owed to them by six schools operating here. Education • 3 hrs
Foreign students plead for refunds owed by schools Three Mongolian agencies that work with English language schools in Ireland have told the Department of Justice that more than 250 young people in Mongolia are struggling to recoup sums of up to €3,100 each owed to them by six schools operating here. Education • 3 hrs
Criticism of Israel 'distinct' to education - McEntee Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has said criticism of Israel's actions should draw a distinction between the Israeli government and people, including educational institutions. Politics • 17 hrs
Criticism of Israel 'distinct' to education - McEntee Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has said criticism of Israel's actions should draw a distinction between the Israeli government and people, including educational institutions. Politics • 17 hrs
Increase of 32 new course options outside of CAO system There will be 78 Tertiary Bachelor's Degree programmes available to students for the 2026/2027 academic year, an increase of 32. Education • 29 Apr
Increase of 32 new course options outside of CAO system There will be 78 Tertiary Bachelor's Degree programmes available to students for the 2026/2027 academic year, an increase of 32. Education • 29 Apr
ASTI recommends vote in favour of Senior Cycle reforms The ASTI second level teachers' union is to ballot members on proposals related to the implementation of Senior Cycle reforms, and will be recommending that members accept the proposals. Ireland • 26 Apr
ASTI recommends vote in favour of Senior Cycle reforms The ASTI second level teachers' union is to ballot members on proposals related to the implementation of Senior Cycle reforms, and will be recommending that members accept the proposals. Ireland • 26 Apr
Over 2,300 shortfall in child special education places 7,860 children are in need of a special school place for next year, but there are only 5,500 places available, writes Emma O Kelly. Analysis and Comment • 27 Apr
Over 2,300 shortfall in child special education places 7,860 children are in need of a special school place for next year, but there are only 5,500 places available, writes Emma O Kelly. Analysis and Comment • 27 Apr
'I had to fight tooth and nail for assault leave' - SNA Broken noses and jaws, loss of consciousness and being choked and headbutted are among the severe injuries being suffered by school staff because of violent incidents in schools. Education • 24 Apr
'I had to fight tooth and nail for assault leave' - SNA Broken noses and jaws, loss of consciousness and being choked and headbutted are among the severe injuries being suffered by school staff because of violent incidents in schools. Education • 24 Apr
Concern over failure of language schools to refund money A body representing the English language school sector has said that it is deeply concerned by the situation of international students owed money by businesses operating in Ireland. Education • 23 Apr
Concern over failure of language schools to refund money A body representing the English language school sector has said that it is deeply concerned by the situation of international students owed money by businesses operating in Ireland. Education • 23 Apr
Anti-Traveller discrimination embedded in schools - study Discrimination, exclusion and structural inequalities against Traveller children are embedded within the Irish education system, research carried out by UCD and a Cork Traveller education organisation has found. Education • 23 Apr
Anti-Traveller discrimination embedded in schools - study Discrimination, exclusion and structural inequalities against Traveller children are embedded within the Irish education system, research carried out by UCD and a Cork Traveller education organisation has found. Education • 23 Apr
Narrative on Catholic schools is 'ill informed' - Bishop The narrative on Catholic schools is "ill-informed and false", according to the Catholic Bishop of Meath. Education • 22 Apr
Narrative on Catholic schools is 'ill informed' - Bishop The narrative on Catholic schools is "ill-informed and false", according to the Catholic Bishop of Meath. Education • 22 Apr
Dozens waiting for refunds from English language schools Dozens of young people in developing countries have been left out of pocket because English language schools operating here have not returned significant sums of money owed to them. Education • 22 Apr
Dozens waiting for refunds from English language schools Dozens of young people in developing countries have been left out of pocket because English language schools operating here have not returned significant sums of money owed to them. Education • 22 Apr
School places 'for all students' by September - Naughton Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton has assured parents that there will be a school place "for all students" this September. Education • 17 Apr
School places 'for all students' by September - Naughton Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton has assured parents that there will be a school place "for all students" this September. Education • 17 Apr
Charities call for pause of new Inclusive Special Classes The Department of Education and Youth is to meet with disability organisations to discuss concerns about a new kind of special education class called an Inclusive Special Class which was announced yesterday. Education • 16 Apr
Charities call for pause of new Inclusive Special Classes The Department of Education and Youth is to meet with disability organisations to discuss concerns about a new kind of special education class called an Inclusive Special Class which was announced yesterday. Education • 16 Apr
New 'Inclusive Special Class' to launch at five schools A new approach to the education of children with additional needs has been announced by the Department of Education and Youth. Education • 15 Apr
New 'Inclusive Special Class' to launch at five schools A new approach to the education of children with additional needs has been announced by the Department of Education and Youth. Education • 15 Apr
Monday's Leaving & Junior practical exams deferred Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle practical exams, which were due to take place today, have been deferred due to disruptions caused by this week's fuel protests. Education • 13 Apr
Monday's Leaving & Junior practical exams deferred Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle practical exams, which were due to take place today, have been deferred due to disruptions caused by this week's fuel protests. Education • 13 Apr
Sense of déjà vu as report clashes with teacher talks There was a sense of déjà vu this week as once again a Minister for Education was seeking to dominate the Easter week agenda with the publication of a survey on the sensitive subject of school religious ethos. Education • 11 Apr
Sense of déjà vu as report clashes with teacher talks There was a sense of déjà vu this week as once again a Minister for Education was seeking to dominate the Easter week agenda with the publication of a survey on the sensitive subject of school religious ethos. Education • 11 Apr
ASTI delegates to demand pay rises on final day of talks Members of the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland will debate a range of motions on salaries and allowances during the final day of their annual conference in Wexford Education • 09 Apr
ASTI delegates to demand pay rises on final day of talks Members of the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland will debate a range of motions on salaries and allowances during the final day of their annual conference in Wexford Education • 09 Apr
Naughton assures supports for senior cycle redevelopment Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton has said it is her intention that all those fully cooperating with senior cycle redevelopment will receive the full benefits of a previously agreed pay deal. Education • 09 Apr
Naughton assures supports for senior cycle redevelopment Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton has said it is her intention that all those fully cooperating with senior cycle redevelopment will receive the full benefits of a previously agreed pay deal. Education • 09 Apr
TUI to renew calls for implementation of pay increase Members of the Teachers' Union of Ireland are set to renew their calls for the Minister for Education to implement a pay increase that they say they have been owed since last September. Education • 08 Apr
TUI to renew calls for implementation of pay increase Members of the Teachers' Union of Ireland are set to renew their calls for the Minister for Education to implement a pay increase that they say they have been owed since last September. Education • 08 Apr
Childline sees spike in contacts over Easter weekend Common themes among those who contacted the helpline included mental and emotional health, and family relationships. Education • 08 Apr
Childline sees spike in contacts over Easter weekend Common themes among those who contacted the helpline included mental and emotional health, and family relationships. Education • 08 Apr
Higgins urges teachers to 'be the arrow, not the target' Michael D Higgins has told primary teachers that in a world where war has become "normalised," educators must become defenders of democracy. Education • 08 Apr
Higgins urges teachers to 'be the arrow, not the target' Michael D Higgins has told primary teachers that in a world where war has become "normalised," educators must become defenders of democracy. Education • 08 Apr
ASTI says teachers must receive a 'substantial pay rise' The General Secretary of the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland has said that teachers must receive a "substantial pay rise" in the upcoming public sector pay talks. Education • 08 Apr
ASTI says teachers must receive a 'substantial pay rise' The General Secretary of the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland has said that teachers must receive a "substantial pay rise" in the upcoming public sector pay talks. Education • 08 Apr
Lawless calls for broader first year in college Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless has called for reform of first year in third-level education to allow students study a broader range of subjects before specialising. Education • 07 Apr
Lawless calls for broader first year in college Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless has called for reform of first year in third-level education to allow students study a broader range of subjects before specialising. Education • 07 Apr
Emergency cost of living resolutions passed by INTO Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) delegates have passed two emergency resolutions responding to members' concerns over the cost-of-living crisis. Education • 08 Apr
Emergency cost of living resolutions passed by INTO Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) delegates have passed two emergency resolutions responding to members' concerns over the cost-of-living crisis. Education • 08 Apr
'A licence to cheat' - teachers raise AI concerns Delegates at the annual convention of the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI) have debated a number of motions relating to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by students. Education • 07 Apr
'A licence to cheat' - teachers raise AI concerns Delegates at the annual convention of the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI) have debated a number of motions relating to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by students. Education • 07 Apr
Teachers need substantial pay settlement, INTO hears Teachers need a substantial pay settlement from any new pay deal to manage the impact of rising living costs, the president of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) has told delegates at the primary level union's annual congress in Killarney. Education • 08 Apr
Teachers need substantial pay settlement, INTO hears Teachers need a substantial pay settlement from any new pay deal to manage the impact of rising living costs, the president of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) has told delegates at the primary level union's annual congress in Killarney. Education • 08 Apr
