Minister says he won't accept 'half return' of schools The Minister for Education has said he would not accept a "half return" to school which would be required if the current two-metre social distancing guidelines remain in place in September. Coronavirus • 28 May 20
Minister says he won't accept 'half return' of schools The Minister for Education has said he would not accept a "half return" to school which would be required if the current two-metre social distancing guidelines remain in place in September. Coronavirus • 28 May 20
Dublin school trialling no written homework policy A Dublin primary school which has introduced a no written homework policy for the majority of its students has said the change is "going well" so far. Education • 05 Nov 19
Dublin school trialling no written homework policy A Dublin primary school which has introduced a no written homework policy for the majority of its students has said the change is "going well" so far. Education • 05 Nov 19
INTO members back action over promotion ban Primary school teachers are to stop cooperating with some school administrative procedures in protest at increased teacher workloads and the ongoing ban on teacher promotions. News • 08 Mar 16
INTO members back action over promotion ban Primary school teachers are to stop cooperating with some school administrative procedures in protest at increased teacher workloads and the ongoing ban on teacher promotions. News • 08 Mar 16
Houses 'up to €25k' more expensive near schools Houses near primary schools cost an average 2.6% more, according to a new report by property website Daft.ie. News • 13 Nov 14
Houses 'up to €25k' more expensive near schools Houses near primary schools cost an average 2.6% more, according to a new report by property website Daft.ie. News • 13 Nov 14
Quinn heckled at ASTI conference Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn was heckled almost constantly as he addressed the ASTI teachers' conference in Wexford this evening. News • 22 Apr 14
Quinn heckled at ASTI conference Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn was heckled almost constantly as he addressed the ASTI teachers' conference in Wexford this evening. News • 22 Apr 14
Figures show rise in average class sizes Almost one in four primary school children were in classes of 30 or more pupils during the last school year, according to new figures published by the Department of Education. News • 04 Sep 13
Figures show rise in average class sizes Almost one in four primary school children were in classes of 30 or more pupils during the last school year, according to new figures published by the Department of Education. News • 04 Sep 13
Most teachers do not favour denominational schools A majority of Ireland’s primary school teachers believe most schools should be multi-denominational or non-denominational, according to an INTO survey released today. News • 11 Mar 13
Most teachers do not favour denominational schools A majority of Ireland’s primary school teachers believe most schools should be multi-denominational or non-denominational, according to an INTO survey released today. News • 11 Mar 13
4% of Irish primary pupils learn foreign language Only around 4% of Irish primary school pupils learn a foreign language in school, compared to 100% of children in countries such as Austria and Italy. News • 21 Sep 12
4% of Irish primary pupils learn foreign language Only around 4% of Irish primary school pupils learn a foreign language in school, compared to 100% of children in countries such as Austria and Italy. News • 21 Sep 12
No review of primary school languages funding The Department of Education has said there are no plans to review a Budget decision that cut funding for the teaching of modern European languages in primary schools. News • 02 May 12
No review of primary school languages funding The Department of Education has said there are no plans to review a Budget decision that cut funding for the teaching of modern European languages in primary schools. News • 02 May 12
Changing times for Ireland's primary schools Education & Science Correspondent Emma O Kelly examines the report on the future patronage of Irish primary schools. Special Reports • 10 Apr 12
Changing times for Ireland's primary schools Education & Science Correspondent Emma O Kelly examines the report on the future patronage of Irish primary schools. Special Reports • 10 Apr 12
Teachers claimed €500m allowances in 2011 Teachers in primary and post primary schools received over €500m in allowances over and above basic pay last year, according to new figures released by Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn. News • 28 Mar 12
Teachers claimed €500m allowances in 2011 Teachers in primary and post primary schools received over €500m in allowances over and above basic pay last year, according to new figures released by Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn. News • 28 Mar 12
