Fee-paying schools should not be funded, TUI saysThe State should stop paying teachers in fee-paying schools and divert the money saved to help combat disadvantage, a leading…Fri Nov 12 2004 - 00:00
Hanafin's claim over class size plan disputedThe INTO has disputed claims by the Minister for Education and Science, Ms Hanafin, that it may not be possible to meet Government…Tue Nov 09 2004 - 00:00
60% opposed to more tax to fund educationThe vast majority of people are broadly impressed by the Irish education system - but more than 60 per cent are unwilling to …Fri Nov 05 2004 - 00:00
School attendance board seeks fundingMore than 84,000 schoolchildren missed school for over a month last year but the group responsible for attendance is grossly …Fri Nov 05 2004 - 00:00
Reform of third-level education urgedThe Government must move quickly to implement the OECD report as the Republic faces "fierce international competition" from universities…Mon Oct 18 2004 - 01:00
Report criticises record in three education areasThe Government's record in science education, adult education and early childhood education is severely criticised in a major…Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
Hanafin's arrival to receive broad welcomeEducation: The appointment of Ms Mary Hanafin as Minister for Education and Science is certain to be welcomed by most teachers…Thu Sept 30 2004 - 01:00
PPS schools may prove 13% costlier to StatePublic Private Partnership Scheme: Five schools built under a pilot Public Private Partnership Scheme (PPP) could end up costing…Wed Sept 29 2004 - 01:00
Dempsey to seek big funding risePress conference: The Minister for Education and Science, Mr Dempsey, says he will be seeking a "quantum leap" in funding for…Fri Sept 17 2004 - 01:00
New body for teachers to be 'gender balanced'The first "gender-balanced" election in the State is set to take place in November when 50,000 teachers vote for members of the…Thu Sept 16 2004 - 01:00
1,391 adults receive Junior Cert resultsThe Minister for Education and Science, Mr Dempsey, last night congratulated students, parents and teachers on the Junior Cert…Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00
New authority for third-level recommended in OECD reportThe establishment of a new Tertiary Education Authority (TEA) and new structures for research and innovation are the key recommendations…Tue Sept 14 2004 - 01:00
Student loan scheme 'inevitable'The introduction of a student loan scheme is now very likely in the wake of the OECD review on the third-level sector, according…Thu Sept 09 2004 - 01:00
Universities facing crisis of funding, claims HEA reportThe funding crisis facing Irish universities is underlined in a major new report which says they lack the necessary resources…Thu Sept 09 2004 - 01:00
Labour restates opposition to return of third-level fees despite OECD callThe Labour Party has reaffirmed its opposition to third-level fees - despite the OECD call for their return.Thu Sept 09 2004 - 01:00
OECD report will propose return of third-level feesThe return of third-level fees will be recommended by the OECD in its forthcoming report on higher education.Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
Many teenagers from poorer areas missing a month's schoolOver one-quarter of secondary students from poorer areas miss school for at least one month in every academic year, according…Mon Sept 06 2004 - 01:00
IBEC asks firms not to employ exam studentsIn an unprecedented move, the employers' body, IBEC, has asked members not to employ Junior and Leaving Cert exam students.Wed Sept 01 2004 - 01:00
Talks on closer links between teacher unionsThe development of closer links between the three main teaching unions, which may eventually lead to a single union representing…Tue Aug 31 2004 - 01:00
UCC chief says critics harming college's imageThe University College Cork president has accused his critics of damaging the reputation of the university and engaging in highly…Thu Aug 26 2004 - 01:00
Second round offers may see points fall furtherThe second round of CAO offers due next week should see points falling for some courses because about 10 per cent of places offered…Tue Aug 24 2004 - 01:00
Points for range of third-level courses fall as numbers downThe points for a range of arts, social science and communications subjects have decreased for the first time as student numbers…Mon Aug 23 2004 - 01:00
Leaving results show high failure rates in maths, scienceHigh failure rates in maths and science subjects are the most striking feature of the Leaving Cert results published today.Wed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
Concern at falling standards in science and mathsWith the Leaving Cert results due tomorrow, there is growing concern across the education sector about falling standards in maths…Tue Aug 17 2004 - 01:00
CAO points requirement for many courses set to fallCAO points requirements for some of the most popular degree courses in arts and business are set to fall significantly this year…Mon Aug 16 2004 - 01:00
OECD to highlight funding 'crisis' for collegesThe forthcoming OECD review of higher education will report that Irish colleges face a "funding crisis", unless new sources of…Fri Aug 13 2004 - 01:00
Huge number of students now taking grindsAn unprecedented number of second-level students are now taking grinds, according to newly released figuresThu Aug 12 2004 - 01:00
Principal to challenge release of school reportsA Dublin school principal is to challenge a High Court decision which appeared to open the way for publication of school inspectors…Wed Jul 21 2004 - 01:00
Call for 1,000 special needs teachersThe proposed new system for special needs education will not work unless an additional 1,000 teachers are recruited, the INTO…Sat Jun 19 2004 - 01:00
UCD announces 'more accessible' coursesIn a move designed to help widen access to non-traditional students, UCD is to provide fully flexible courses from next year.Fri Jun 18 2004 - 01:00
Special needs children to get 'immediate' helpChildren with acute special educational needs are to receive "immediate" assistance under the plan to be unveiled by the Minister…Fri Jun 18 2004 - 01:00
DIT to get single campus costing €750mA new €750 million project which will give the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) a permanent home - and help revive a 70-acre…Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
TCD chief to push restructuringThe Provost of Trinity College Dublin, Dr John Hegarty, is set to press ahead with a radical restructuring at the college, despite…Fri Jun 11 2004 - 01:00
DIT set to become largest college in StateThe Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) is set to become the largest third-level institution in the State with more than 23,…Mon Jun 07 2004 - 01:00
Protests at one-year terms for senior UCD postsIn a radical break with tradition, all newly appointed heads of departments at UCD have been given one-year appointmentsWed Jun 02 2004 - 01:00
More poorer students reach third level, ESRI study findsLess well-off students are now much more likely to proceed to third-level colleges than they were five years ago, according to…Tue Jun 01 2004 - 01:00
Top grind school attempts to poach the best teachersThe State's largest grind school, the Institute of Education in Dublin, is actively seeking to poach teachers from State and …Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
Limerick list dominated by local schoolsUL is continuing to maintain its popularity with school leavers despite the decline in the number of Leaving Certs - and despite…Thu May 27 2004 - 01:00
DCU seen as leading hi-tech universityDublin City University (DCU) is, perhaps, the Irish third-level college most associated with the hi-tech sector.Mon May 24 2004 - 01:00
TCD provost attempts to win support for college shake-upThe provost of Trinity College Dublin, Dr John Hegarty, is moving to shore up support for his radical restructuring plans which…Mon May 17 2004 - 01:00
Grind school acquires nearest Dublin rivalThe State's largest grind school, the Institute of Education, has acquired its closest rival, Bruce College in Dublin, in a deal…Fri May 14 2004 - 01:00
Focus on evaluation, education sector toldThe education sector should lose some of its obsession with resources and concentrate more clearly on evaluation, the Minister…Fri May 07 2004 - 01:00
One hundred days of changeHugh Brady came to the job of President of UCD with a 'can do' attitude, cultivated at HarvardTue Apr 27 2004 - 01:00
Teachers demand preservation of existing holidaysINTO conference: Amid fears that new working hours could reduce their summer break, primary teachers yesterday demanded that…Fri Apr 16 2004 - 01:00
Delegate says 49 disadvantaged children rejected at second levelA total of 49 children from disadvantaged areas of Limerick have no secondary school to attend because of the restrictive enrolment…Fri Apr 16 2004 - 01:00
Delegates opposed to presence of Coca-ColaThe INTO's decision to allow Coca-Cola act as part sponsor of their conference in Tralee was criticised by delegates yesterday…Thu Apr 15 2004 - 01:00
Irish exam threatens teaching jobs of 3 sistersThe INTO conference in Tralee was dominated yesterday by a moving appeal from three Fermanagh sistersThu Apr 15 2004 - 01:00
Neglect of early-start scheme condemnedThe Government's failure to support an early-start programme for three- and four-year-olds in disadvantaged areas was condemned…Thu Apr 15 2004 - 01:00
Over 47,000 pupils in 30-plus classesOver 47,000 school children are being taught in classes of over 30 pupils, according to new INTO figuresThu Apr 15 2004 - 01:00
Complaints over 'inconsistent approach' of inspectorsINTO delegates have complained about the "inconsistent" demands of inspectors, which they claim are sapping morale in the classroom…Thu Apr 15 2004 - 01:00
