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Abuse in schools had ‘destructive influence’ on survivors’ lives

People who were sexually abused at school suffered “horrific” long-term impacts to their relationships, health and careers, according to a scoping inquiry published on Tuesday. The Government’s scoping inquiry detailed 2,400 allegations of child ...

03 Sept 2024 at 19:41

National News

'Do the right thing', Minister for Education urges parents to reconsider kid's parties

The Minister for Education has said people should reconsider hosting and attending children's birthday parties and play dates. Speaking on RTÉ's Today with Claire Byrne, Norma Foley asked people to "hunker down" in light of the spike in ...

17 Nov 2021 at 13:05

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Minister for Education announces over €65,000 for sustainable development projects in Tipperary schools

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced the delivery of €65,251 in funding for sustainable development projects in County Tipperary schools. The successful projects range from fairy door houses and gardens, to a fairtrade ...

30 Nov 2023 at 21:58

Local News

Millions in funding confirmed for Tipperary schools

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has today announced funding of €2.7 million for the approval of 23 projects across Tipperary under the Department’s 2022 Summer Works Scheme. This funding is part of the overall package of €65m ...

24 Jan 2022 at 14:45

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Construction of new Gaelscoil building in south Tipperary gets the green light

The brand-new, state-of-the-art Gaelscoil Charraig Na Siuire school building has been given approval to proceed to construction by the Fianna Fáil Education Minister, Norma Foley. Fianna Fáil Deputy Jackie Cahill said: “I am ...

12 Apr 2023 at 09:35

National News

Introduction of face masks in primary schools today 'protects all' - Minister for Education

The Minister for Education has said the introduction of mask wearing in primary schools today is on foot of an expert public health recommendation, and is a measure to protect everyone. She said the measure will be for the ...

01 Dec 2021 at 11:40

National News

POLL: Should children in primary school own a smartphone?

Minister for Education Norma Foley is expected to bring a memo to Cabinet this morning aiming to encourage parents to avoid buying smart phones for primary school children. The move, that will see new guidelines issued to ...

07 Nov 2023 at 09:55

National News

Eligibility criteria for back-to-school allowance could be widened

The Minister for Education has suggested that the eligibility criteria for the back-to-school allowance could be widened to allow more cash-strapped families to receive the payment. Norma Foley said she accepts many ...

06 Jul 2022 at 10:30

National News

Foley announces scoping inquiry into abuse at schools run by religious orders

The Government has announced a scoping inquiry to shape its response to allegations of historical sexual abuse in schools run by religious orders. Education Minister Norma Foley made the announcement having secured ...

07 Mar 2023 at 13:48

National News

Concerns about impact of pandemic brought about exams U-turn, minister says

Education minister Norma Foley has blamed a U-turn on splitting two senior State examinations on concerns raised about the pandemic’s effect on students. Paper 1 of both the English and Irish written exams had ...

28 Feb 2023 at 14:45

National News

Report into historical abuse at schools run by religious orders before Cabinet

A report on allegations of historical sexual abuse at schools run by religious orders, which includes a recommendation to set up a statutory inquiry, is to come before Cabinet on Tuesday. Last year, the ...

03 Sept 2024 at 14:46

National News

Parents needing to contact child at school can ring secretary ‘as in old days’

Parents who have to contact their children while in school will be able to do so through the “old-days” method, by ringing the school secretary, the Education Minister has said as she clamped down on ...

28 Aug 2024 at 15:05

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