Minister Bruton says RTÉ requires 'restructuring' The future of the public service broadcaster was discussed in the Dáil this afternoon with politicians from across the parties delivering statements on RTÉ to … Politics • 14 Nov 19
Third level access scheme for asylum seekers extended The Department of Education has said that it will continue to offer a scheme to provide third level financial supports to eligible asylum seekers, with … Education • 07 Sep 18
Labour Party open-minded on third level fees The Labour Party has said it will not rule anything in or out in relation to student fees and the future of third level funding. News • 16 Feb 16
LIT to expand campus by 2018 with €3.5m funding The Limerick Institute of Technology is to expand its Limerick campus after securing €3.5m in funding from the Department of Education. News • 01 Dec 15
HEA to investigate college chaplain appointments Minister for Education Jan O'Sullivan has asked the Higher Education Authority to investigate the appointment of chaplains at third-level institutions across the country. News • 08 Oct 15
ASTI votes to continue Junior Cycle opposition The Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland has voted unanimously to continue its opposition to the Government's Junior Cycle reform proposals. News • 08 Apr 15
TUI and ASTI plan protest over Junior Cycle reform The TUI and the ASTI are to hold a countrywide lunchtime protest later this month over the disputed Junior Cycle reforms. News • 07 Apr 15
O'Sullivan plans JC reforms without further talks Minister for Education Jan O'Sullivan has said she intends to proceed with implementation of Junior Cycle reform, on the basis outlined in a document by … News • 28 Feb 15
Changes to teacher allocations shelved The Minister for Education has shelved plans to change the way teachers are allocated to children with special educational needs. News • 10 Feb 15
Class size reduction not the priority - O'Sullivan Minister for Education and Skills Jan O'Sullivan has ruled out going back to the drawing board over Junior Cert reforms. News • 08 Oct 14
INTO in call over pupil thresholds The Irish National Teacher's Organisation has called on the Minister for Education to suspend pupil thresholds for smaller schools. News • 03 Sep 14
€15m funding for vacant social houses Minister for Housing and Planning Jan O'Sullivan has said €15m will be invested into vacant local authority houses. News • 10 Mar 14
State accused over Traveller accommodation A coalition of the country's main Traveller organisations has accused the State of failing to provide 60% of the accommodation it was advised was needed … News • 26 Nov 13
Tenant deposit protection a priority - O'Sullivan Minister of State Jan O'Sullivan has said introducing a tenant deposit protection scheme is a priority for next year. News • 20 Nov 13
Calls over vacant council housing units Nearly 3,500 council housing units are vacant for a month or more across the country. News • 07 Nov 13
Just 443 NAMA sites transferred for social housing Fewer than half the potential homes that NAMA believed could be used for social housing are suitable for that purpose, Minister for Housing Jan O’Sullivan … News • 23 Oct 13
Budget must protect living standards - O'Sullivan Minister for Housing and Planning Jan O'Sullivan has said October’s budget must seek to protect people's living standards. News • 15 Aug 13
Government signal change in Rent Allowance rules The Government is to allow Social Welfare recipients who have been receiving Rent Supplement for more than 18 months to work full-time without losing the … News • 19 Jul 13
No cut to level of special needs assistance - Dept The Department of Education has said there will be no cut to the level of special needs assistance available to children in schools from September. News • 25 Jun 13
Report into planning recommendations published A new report has advised against introducing key planning reforms recommended following a review of complaints against seven local authorities. News • 08 Mar 13
Govt sets 2016 as target to end homelessness The Government has set 2016 as the target for ending long-term homelessness by provided stable housing as early as possible. News • 22 Feb 13
Local authorities contacted over development fees Minister of State for Housing and Planning Jan O'Sullivan has written to all local authorities to ascertain what approach they are taking to the collection … News • 13 Feb 13
Promissory note talks proceeding 'satisfactorily' Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said there is no payment due on the promissory note until 31 March, and negotiations on a deal are … News • 04 Feb 13
Over 1,100 ghost estates in problematic condition A report on ghost estates has found that there are 1,770 unfinished housing developments around Ireland. News • 28 Nov 12
Longford residents warned over dangerous gases Over 300 residents on a housing estate in the midlands have been warned about the risk of high gas levels in the area and the … News • 05 Oct 12
