More than 80 per cent of principals say necessary supports to navigate procurement process not in place
Norma Foley
Cabinet will also hear of rollout of 2024 summer programme which involves schools providing activities and excursions for children with complex special educational needs
Department of Education is finalising new rules, but schools say system is in ‘crisis’
Paschal Donohoe’s department says spending bids ‘exceed’ funding
Figures come amid controversy over reforms to how resources will be provided to thousands of students with disabilities
Parents of Junior Cycle students can expect to save up to €309 a year
Survey highlights ‘fundamental concerns’ of families, says three disability advocacy organisations
Minister will bring memo to Cabinet seeking approval to give free books to junior cycle students in non fee-paying schools
Reform of Leaving Cert science subjects risks giving ‘unfair advantage’ to pupils in private schools
University lecturers say access to laboratory equipment and technicians is better in fee-charging sector
Other items at Cabinet include appointment of special advocate for survivors of Magdalene laundries; update on insurance reforms; and plans to improve adult literacy
Danny Healy-Rae struggled to find the right words to convey his admiration for Michael O’Regan, ‘one of the best Kerrymen that ever came out of Kerry’
Campaigners call for urgent guidance and regulation for schools in managing pupils’ behaviour
Minister for Education Norma Foley is working on expansion of scheme which will see students who live closer to schools become eligible for bus tickets
Meta representatives among those to attend roundtable meeting with Government
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