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Hildegarde Naughton
Minster would have been ‘broadly aware’ letters on SNA numbers were being sent, committee told
Department of Education says communication problems contributed to controversy over staff redeployment plans
Short absences from school linked to lower Leaving Cert grades, study finds
Chronic absences at ages nine and 13 linked to depression and higher stress levels in early adult years
The Irish Times view on the SNA controversy: pitfalls and problems
If demand continues to rise it must be managed in a more structured way
Schools approved for additional SNA care will receive it, junior minister says
Any staff losses will be from September 1st, not ‘now or Easter’, Michael Moynihan says
Government insists there will be no ‘cliff edge’ for schools facing SNA cuts
Any reduction will be a ‘gradual coming off’, says Minister of State as Coalition faces Opposition’s demands for clarity
Pausing SNA review buys Government time to sooth tensions but leaves schools in limbo
Meta wants Irish Government to to urge EU to ditch law intended to crack down on addictive social media features
Increased diagnoses of autism and ADHD driving rise in SNAs but budget falls short of demand
SNA review comes against the backdrop of spending overruns, with Department of Education needing a €567m bailout last year
Review of SNA allocations paused after backlash from teachers, parents and unions
‘I want to reiterate that there are no cuts to SNA numbers,’ says Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton
Government urged to consider ‘legal action against religious’ over redress scheme
Government should consider litigation if orders refuse to contribute cash for those sexually abused in schools, says Sinn Féin TD
‘How does education need to evolve to support children?’: Convention invites public to speak up
Public invited to have their say into how education system needs to evolve
Protest targeting Bord Bia over chairman’s Brazilian beef imports ‘very disappointing’, Minister says
Hildegarde Naughton: farming lobby protests ‘potentially very damaging’ to agri-food sector
Primary school forced to close despite warning six months earlier of fire safety problems
Department of Education ‘suddenly very forthcoming once closure happened’
Protest urging new Dublin city Gaelcholáiste draws 100 young pupils
Gaelscoil principal very concerned as there is ‘no master plan, timeline and virtual images’ for development of building
Schools to tell parents how much is collected in voluntary contributions and how money is spent
Minister to bring to Cabinet proposals for new statutory charter to strengthen accountability in schools
After the floods, Micheál Martin makes a raft of promises
Residents of Enniscorthy were not shy about sharing their disappointment and scepticism with the Taoiseach
Pope apologises to Blackrock College abuse survivors David Ryan and his late brother Mark
‘What stood out was his sincerity, his empathy,’ says Ryan, who was abused as a child
Just 10 extra minutes in Leaving Cert not enough for dyslexic students, say advocates
About 30,000 students to get extra time in Junior and Leaving Cert under interim scheme for those with additional needs
Minister brushes off suggestion Galway schools prioritised in €1.6bn investment
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne asked: ‘Why are 10 per cent of the schools in Co Galway?’
Secondary students to learn more about ‘brutal reality’ of Holocaust
Government to provide €100,000 to the Auschwitz Birkenau Foundation to support its education programme
Taoiseach criticises ‘shocking’ level of ignorance about Holocaust
Department of Education working on plans to ensure schoolchildren are educated about the murder of six million Jews in second World War
Ireland has ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ to change education system, says Minister
Members of the public encouraged to take part in National Conversation on Education
Civil servants say targeted bursaries for teachers must be considered to boost supply
Naughton advised of shortage of personnel with qualifications in key subjects at post-primary level
New measures to strengthen safeguarding for vulnerable adults to be approved by Cabinet
New measures are designed to protect the elderly and people with disability, in both home and care settings
Hardly a dry seat in the house as Paschal Donohoe makes his exit
Outgoing minister for finance effusive in his praise for party leader and ministerial successor Simon Harris at Fine Gael gathering
What’s in the in-trays of the new Ministers? Just some very big political challenges
Occupied Territories Bill, volatile tax receipts and school spaces for those with additional needs among responsibilities
‘Ireland’s loss is the world’s gain,’ says new Minister for Education on Donohoe’s resignation
Newly-appointed Minister for Education says she comes to role with ’360 degree understanding’ of brief
Who are the new Ministers and what are their qualifications?
Cabinet reshuffle follows Paschal Donohoe’s resignation as minister for finance
More public sector and Civil Service jobs earmarked for disabled people
Much-anticipated national strategy to be published on Wednesday, setting out commitments
Teen campaigner Cara Darmody says Tánaiste is committed to timely assessment of needs
Tipperary student has been urging Government to meet its obligation to assess needs of children with autism within six months
Government accepts ‘super junior’ Ministers are involved in decision-making at Cabinet with no constitutional basis, court hears
Four super-junior Ministers currently attend Cabinet
ICS Medical Devices to create 72 new jobs by 2028
Galway company sets out plans for investment of €1.5m Enterprise Ireland funding
Sinn Féin TD’s challenge over constitutionality of ‘super junior’ ministers adjourned
Pa Daly argues Bunreacht na hÉireann limits number of government members to 15, including the taoiseach
Proposals to change triple lock potentially ‘very dangerous’ – Sinn Féin
Government insists plans will not infringe on Ireland’s military neutrality
Ireland could give Ukraine €50m in non-lethal military support, Cabinet to hear
Simon Harris to brief ministers on plan and seek approval for Ireland’s participation in G20 forum, while Peter Burke is to set out IDA Ireland’s new five-year strategy
Government to contest ‘simplistic but false’ claims by Sinn Féin TD in ‘super junior’ challenge
Rossa Fanning said ‘prompt’ resolution of the case is in the public interest
High Court permits Sinn Féin TD to pursue challenge to super junior minister appointments
The case taken by Pa Daly points to article 28 of the Constitution, which limits the number of government members to 15
An unfortunate incident of photobombing at the Áras highlights big problem for our democracy
It’s hard to see how super juniors bringing “their own memos” to cabinet meetings for decision by Government can be lawful
Focus now moves to appointment of 23 Junior Ministers
Under the agreement between the two parties Fianna Fáil will have 10 Junior Ministers and Fine Gael will have eight
Who’s in the Cabinet? All the Ministers appointed by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and their roles
Simon Harris takes Foreign Affairs, while Helen McEntee moves to Education, making way for Jim O’Callaghan at Justice
Storm Lowry lands in Dáil Éireann - and it’s a miracle the roof stayed on
Chaotic scenes in the chamber unfold around coalition of Tweedledum, Tweedledee and Tweedledeal
Ministers to be unveiled today as almost all departments set to change
Fianna Fáil’s Mary Butler and Fine Gael’s Martin Heydon are among TDs tipped for promotion
Only certain ministerial job appointments so far are the five Independent TDs
Speculation intensifying six days ahead of formal appointment of new Cabinet next Wednesday
Ministers, super juniors and chief whips - what jobs are filled in the cabinet?
Explainer: decisions about government policy and proposals for legislation are made at cabinet meetings
Galway West: Hildegarde Naughton (FG)
Fine Gael TD has held a number of junior ministerial roles since being elected to the Dáil
Galway West constituency candidates list: Can Gráinne Seoige inherit vote from retiring poll-topper Éamon Ó Cuív?
Election 2024: Sinn Féin’s Mairéad Farrell finished third in 2020 but may face a bigger battle this time around
Sharp increase in autism diagnoses to require thousands of additional special needs places in schools
Official estimates point to a near doubling in proportion of children with autism in need of support at school within five years
Election 2024: TV bust up and SF down but not out - here’s what went on in week one of campaigning
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: O’Leary cuts the legs from under teachers; Independents move up the polls
‘Too many teachers in the Dáil’: Are they the most represented profession in the chamber?
Continuous presence in Dáil and ability to reach highest levels of power counter Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary’s claim he could not rely on them to ‘get things done’
Food industry tried to push Government to oppose EU ban on smoky flavourings
Records show lobbying push from Kerry Group and Dawn Farms against proposal to phase out flavourings
Hate crime law among five Bills rushed through Dáil in six hours
Defamation Bill and Mental Health Bill will not be completed before general election but nine pieces of legislation set to be passed
Five new special schools to be established next year amid rise in pupils with additional needs
Two of schools will be based in Dublin, while the remainder in Cork, Monaghan and Tipperary
Hildegarde Naughton was ‘frightened’ for personal safety after ‘six stitches’ online threat, court hears
Daragh O’Flaherty (47) on trial in relation to series of online theats against politicians, including Government Chief Whip
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