Need to 'build-up' school mental health services Minister for Education Jan O'Sullivan has said there is a need to strengthen mental health services in schools. News • 21 Nov 14
Need to 'build-up' school mental health services Minister for Education Jan O'Sullivan has said there is a need to strengthen mental health services in schools. News • 21 Nov 14
Surveys show school costs a significant burden Two new surveys have found the cost of sending children to school continues to be a significant burden for all families. News • 29 Jul 14
Surveys show school costs a significant burden Two new surveys have found the cost of sending children to school continues to be a significant burden for all families. News • 29 Jul 14
Employment issues at seven school building sites Audits of 13 school building construction sites have uncovered employment irregularities in more than half. News • 28 Feb 14
Employment issues at seven school building sites Audits of 13 school building construction sites have uncovered employment irregularities in more than half. News • 28 Feb 14
School attendance rates improve New school attendance figures show an improvement in the numbers of children going to school every day. News • 06 Nov 13
School attendance rates improve New school attendance figures show an improvement in the numbers of children going to school every day. News • 06 Nov 13
Issues around teaching of Irish, maths - report A new report on standards of teaching and learning in schools has found significant weaknesses in the teaching of Irish, as well as some concerns around mathematics. News • 04 Nov 13
Issues around teaching of Irish, maths - report A new report on standards of teaching and learning in schools has found significant weaknesses in the teaching of Irish, as well as some concerns around mathematics. News • 04 Nov 13
TUI members must apply separately for increments Teachers belonging to the TUI will have to apply individually for payment of their next increment, which is due under the Haddington Road Agreement. News • 09 Oct 13
TUI members must apply separately for increments Teachers belonging to the TUI will have to apply individually for payment of their next increment, which is due under the Haddington Road Agreement. News • 09 Oct 13
Parents to attend anti-bullying training sessions Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has announced that €40,000 is to be provided to support anti-bullying training sessions for parents. News • 16 Sep 13
Parents to attend anti-bullying training sessions Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has announced that €40,000 is to be provided to support anti-bullying training sessions for parents. News • 16 Sep 13
New legislation to govern school admissions Schools could be obliged to enrol a child with learning difficulties, according to proposed legislation and regulations to govern school admission policies. News • 02 Sep 13
New legislation to govern school admissions Schools could be obliged to enrol a child with learning difficulties, according to proposed legislation and regulations to govern school admission policies. News • 02 Sep 13
174,000 families apply for back-to-school payments Up to 180,000 families will receive back-to-school payments this year to help cover the costs of the new school year. News • 26 Aug 13
174,000 families apply for back-to-school payments Up to 180,000 families will receive back-to-school payments this year to help cover the costs of the new school year. News • 26 Aug 13
New mental health guidelines for schools The Government has published new national guidelines on mental health and suicide prevention in second level schools. News • 31 Jan 13
New mental health guidelines for schools The Government has published new national guidelines on mental health and suicide prevention in second level schools. News • 31 Jan 13
50% drop in one-to-one school counselling - survey An independent study of second level guidance counsellors has found that Department of Education cutbacks last year led to a reduction of over 50% in the time available for one-to-one student counselling. News • 14 Jan 13
50% drop in one-to-one school counselling - survey An independent study of second level guidance counsellors has found that Department of Education cutbacks last year led to a reduction of over 50% in the time available for one-to-one student counselling. News • 14 Jan 13
Fourth class pupils strong in reading assessment Irish fourth class pupils are among the top performers in an international assessment of reading, the results of which are published today. News • 11 Dec 12
Fourth class pupils strong in reading assessment Irish fourth class pupils are among the top performers in an international assessment of reading, the results of which are published today. News • 11 Dec 12
Dublin school 'inundated' with offers of help A Dublin school has said it has been inundated with offers of help from the public after it spoke about its financial difficulties on RTÉ News yesterday. News • 28 Nov 12
Dublin school 'inundated' with offers of help A Dublin school has said it has been inundated with offers of help from the public after it spoke about its financial difficulties on RTÉ News yesterday. News • 28 Nov 12
Survey measures demand for school diversity Almost 2,000 parents have participated in a Department of Education survey to measure demand for new kinds of primary schools in five towns and areas around the country. News • 14 Nov 12
Survey measures demand for school diversity Almost 2,000 parents have participated in a Department of Education survey to measure demand for new kinds of primary schools in five towns and areas around the country. News • 14 Nov 12
Call to help teachers improve behaviour management An advisory group to the Minister for Education has recommended that teachers should be "upskilled" to better deal with disruptive behaviour in schools. News • 01 Oct 12
Call to help teachers improve behaviour management An advisory group to the Minister for Education has recommended that teachers should be "upskilled" to better deal with disruptive behaviour in schools. News • 01 Oct 12
Teacher unions say cuts will erode 'goodwill' Teachers starting work for the first time this week will be paid substantially less than in previous years. News • 28 Aug 12
Teacher unions say cuts will erode 'goodwill' Teachers starting work for the first time this week will be paid substantially less than in previous years. News • 28 Aug 12
TUI calls for 4,500 more secondary teachers The Teachers' Union of Ireland has said that 4,500 more secondary school teachers will be needed by 2026 to meet growing classroom numbers. News • 09 Aug 12
TUI calls for 4,500 more secondary teachers The Teachers' Union of Ireland has said that 4,500 more secondary school teachers will be needed by 2026 to meet growing classroom numbers. News • 09 Aug 12
Unstable chemicals made safe in former school Unstable chemicals found in a disused school laboratory in Cork have been made safe by the Army Bomb Disposal team. News • 27 Jul 12
Unstable chemicals made safe in former school Unstable chemicals found in a disused school laboratory in Cork have been made safe by the Army Bomb Disposal team. News • 27 Jul 12
Hostage at French school is freed An armed man took an adult hostage at a nursery school south of Paris, France, this morning. News • 10 Jul 12
Hostage at French school is freed An armed man took an adult hostage at a nursery school south of Paris, France, this morning. News • 10 Jul 12
European Investment Bank to part-fund schools The European Investment Bank is to part fund the Government's school-building programme. News • 07 Jul 12
European Investment Bank to part-fund schools The European Investment Bank is to part fund the Government's school-building programme. News • 07 Jul 12
Report on Irish school students drinking habits Irish secondary school students reported drinking more alcohol than their European counterparts the last time they drank, according to a European school survey. News • 31 May 12
Report on Irish school students drinking habits Irish secondary school students reported drinking more alcohol than their European counterparts the last time they drank, according to a European school survey. News • 31 May 12
Teenage girl refused school place over pregnancy A school has been asked to apologise to a teenager who was refused a place on the grounds that the school "was not a haven for young pregnant people or for young mothers". News • 30 Apr 12
Teenage girl refused school place over pregnancy A school has been asked to apologise to a teenager who was refused a place on the grounds that the school "was not a haven for young pregnant people or for young mothers". News • 30 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
Don't let back-to-school break the bank Surveys show it can cost €350 per primary school pupil a year and €805 a year for secondary students. Here's some tips on how to reduce costs of uniforms, books and lunches Business • 05 Dec 12
Don't let back-to-school break the bank Surveys show it can cost €350 per primary school pupil a year and €805 a year for secondary students. Here's some tips on how to reduce costs of uniforms, books and lunches Business • 05 Dec 12