Mary O’Rourke: The day I announced our worst ever pupil-teacher ratio
If 1987 was a low point, then 2021 is a milestone in Irish education history
If 1987 was a low point, then 2021 is a milestone in Irish education history
European pressure was applied to Ireland to change approach to asylum seekers on welfare
The days of Ireland using its corporate tax regime as a key attraction for foreign direct investment may be numbered - but where do we go next?
Good intentions in relation to key areas such as housing are no substitute for decisions
A long-term funding model is urgently needed to ensure our third-level system is fit for purpose
Government applies to European Commission to carry out detailed economic analysis
If the Government is serious about building the best education system in Europe, it must act accordingly
Almost 700 fewer primary teachers will be required between 2019 to 2021, review finds
Serious quality issues at third-level exist from decades of underfunding, IUA says
Higher Education Authority chief warns that funding for system is ‘not sustainable’
Rite&Reason: Project on religion and peacebuilding initiated at Maynooth
Oireachtas committee urged to forge consensus on future funding for third level
300 senior officers expected at two-day Garda ‘think-tank’
It’s time for politicians to make some difficult calls and get such a scheme up and running
Shell sells stake marking milestone in project beset by problems and court cases
EU students face displacement by ‘more lucrative’ students from outside EU, union says
Ministers Richard Bruton and Paschal Donohoe say increase in employers’ levy needed to tackle ‘crisis’ in funding
Union leader calls for postponement of decision on funding of higher level education
A new category of university will further enhance the quality of education
NUI Maynooth leads list with €450,000 in unpaid Student Contribution Charges
System would not deter students from disadvantaged areas, Oireachtas committee told
Peter Cassells says student loan scheme is one of a number of viable options
Cabinet must behave like a corporate entity to end uncertainty on public pay policy
State could become global hub for research but underfunding has hamstrung colleges
Student union president says loan system would adversely affect right to education
Demonstrators warn of impact income contingent loans would have on young people
International expert says Irish authorities should avoid a UK-style student loan scheme
Enda Kenny tells Dáil that Cabinet discussions are already under way on the issue
Almost a decade of spending cuts and falling staff numbers seem to be taking their toll
Taoiseach says implications from triggering of article 50 by Theresa May will be profound
Analysis: The Fianna Fáil leader is looking strong but still keeping his powder dry
Brexit and homelessness high on agenda for party meeting before Oireachtas returns
Colleges pitch for resources as standings tumble, but Minister notes need for vision
Education minister responds to colleges’ demands after fall in rankings
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices