Education

Minister O’Gorman announces gradual lifting of restrictions on delivery of early learning and childcare services from 8 March

The announcement comes as part of the COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021 - The Path Ahead approved by Government...

Ministers Foley and Madigan welcome the phased return of in-school teaching and learning for students

The phased return commences Monday, 1 March...

Minister Foley announces patronage of three new primary schools to be established in 2021

The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today announced the patronage of the three new primary schools to be established in 2021...

Minister Harris launches stakeholder consultation on reform of Higher Education Authority legislation

Minister Harris has today (19 February, 2021) launched a stakeholder consultation on the reform of the Higher Education Authority legislation...

Minister Foley confirms arrangements for Leaving Certificate 2021

Leaving Certificate 2021 written, coursework, oral and practical performance examinations will be held and a corresponding process of grades accredited by State Examinations Commission will be available to students...

Ministers Harris and Collins confirm Brexit customs supports offered by Skillnet Ireland will continue this year

Ministers Harris and Collins have today (February 15th) confirmed Brexit customs supports will be extended to businesses for the first quarter of the year...

Statement from the Department of Education

Statement from the Department of Education...

Statement from the Department of Education

The Department of Education is both taken aback and disappointed at the ASTI's decision to withdraw from talks regarding the Leaving Certificate in 2021...

Ministers Foley and Madigan welcome agreed plan of the return of in-person teaching and learning for children in Special Classes at Post-Primary schools on 22 February

Return to in-school teaching and learning for students enrolled in special classes in post primary schools...

Minister Foley announces a new phase of planning for the State Examinations to include both the provision of Leaving Certificate examinations and also exploring a corresponding non-examination process. This will ensure a pathway for progression for 2021 Leaving Certificate Students

Bilateral discussions will begin immediately...

 

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September  4th,  2023

Increased use of speed detection cameras authorised by Minister McEntee and Garda Commissioner

December  29th,  2022

Minister McConalogue announces International Development Assistance funding of €28.9 million for 2022

December  28th,  2022

Department of Health and Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage announce €1m for initiatives to support the health and wellbeing of Ukrainian refugees

November  18th,  2022

Government announces commencement of tender process for iconic Narrow Water Bridge

November  16th,  2022

Digitisation of the 1926 Census

August  8th,  2022

Taoiseach releases white tailed sea eagle chicks in significant biodiversity initiative to restore a native and once extinct bird to Irish skies

August  2nd,  2022

Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce over €1.5 million for The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Protestant Aid

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