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Education News in Ireland : Monthly Archive

Dec 2024

Dept of Education Inspectorate Report 2021-2023 19 Dec
Feeder Schools Lists published for 2024 10 Dec
Maths & Science performance decreasing amongst girls 4 Dec
€12m funding for Leaving Cert Science 4 Dec

Nov 2024

Cost-of-Living measures for increased school running costs 22 Nov
Prescribed Material for Junior Cycle Irish 2027, 2028, 2029 22 Nov
McCabes Pharmacy School Flu Vaccinations 12 Nov
€9M funding to support new primary curriculum 12 Nov
30,000 second-level teachers to stage lunchtime protest 12 Nov

Oct 2024

SPHE Information for parents and guardians 25 Oct
School Counselling Pilot Extended 25 Oct
Plans to establish 5 New Special Schools 21 Oct
New Wellbeing & Mental Health Supports for Schools 2 Oct
Budget 2025 Education & Parenting Update 1 Oct

Sep 2024

Schools participating in new Leaving Certificate Subjects 20 Sep
New Regulations for Childminding 20 Sep
New Schools' Folklore Project announced 20 Sep
CBS Synge Street to transition to Gaelcholaiste 13 Sep
12 New & Revised Leaving Cert Subjects 4 Sep
Commission of Investigation to be set up and Scoping Inquiry Report Published 4 Sep

Aug 2024

New School Procedures to Prevent Bullying Published 29 Aug
Leaving Certificate Results 2024 23 Aug
Pilot in-school therapy supports for Special Schools 22 Aug
Almost half of children are bullied - survey 16 Aug
Cyberbullying Training for Teachers 16 Aug
Teacher Recruitment Crisis - ASTI 16 Aug
Wellbeing in Education School Videos 7 Aug

June 2024

Procedures to prevent Bullying Behaviour announced 19 June
Home Tuition Grant Scheme 2024/2025 19 June
ASTI dismayed at reduction in Summer Programme Funding 12 June
18,133 Ukrainian students in Irish Schools 11 June
136,000 students begin State Examinations 5 June

May 2024

Year 2 of Free Schoolbook Scheme for Primary 8 May
School of Excellence in Creativity Award 2025 1 May

April 2024

Principals call for re-examination of SET allocation Model 29 April
Additional Funding for Special Schools 23 April
Computer Science Week Launched 19 April
Phased return to normal Leaving Certificate 17 April
Revised Assessment of Need Process for schools announced 16 April
New Anti-bullying Initiatives for Schools 16 April
New Salary Scales Published effective from January 2024 12 April
New Upskilling Programme for post-primary teachers in Irish 5 April
Animal Assisted Education Programme for Neurodivergent students 3 April

March 2024

Location of two new special schools confirmed 25 March
Dept of Ed statement on Junior Cycle School Book Scheme 25 March
Details of new school book scheme for Junior cycle 8 March
Public invited to have say on new Primary Curriculum 8 March

Feb 2024

Phased changes to School Bus Transport scheme likely 27 Feb
Secondary School Immunisation Programme has started 20 Feb
Schools invited to take part in Creative Clusters 8 Feb
Pilot Voluntary Redeployment Scheme for Post Primary 8 Feb

Jan 2024

18,000 Ukrainian students in Irish schools 15 Jan

Dec 2023

School STEM Grants Trebled 21 Dec
Leaving Certificate Oral Examinations 2024 18 Dec
Leaving Cert Reforms Consultation 14 Dec
Feeder Schools Lists published for 2023 12 Dec
Four New Special Schools for Students Announced 6 Dec
Irish students are Best Performers in Reading Literacy 5 Dec

Nov 2023

The Solar for Schools Programme has Commenced 23 Nov
Students Demand Orals Examinations to Return to Pre-Pandemic Timings 16 Nov
Cineáltas Flag issued to all Schools during Anti-Bullying Week 16 Nov
HSE Encourages Schools to Catch It Bin It Kill It 10 Nov
New Plan to Encourage no Smartphones for Children in Primary Schools 9 Nov
One and Half Million Euro Funding in STEM Learning Grant 8 Nov

Oct 2023

Creation of 425 new BLAST Arts in Education Residencies 23 Oct
€250 million investment of large-scale school building projects 19 Oct
Junior Cycle Results 2023 issue today 18 Oct
Budget 2024 Education & Parenting Update 10 Oct
Free Bedtime Story Books for Children 4 years and under 9 Oct
First Special Needs Assistant Workforce Development 3 Oct

Sep 2023

Campaign to Encourage School Attendance Announced 26 Sep
Report published on use of reduced school days 22 Sep
Update to Senior Cycle Redevelopment 20 Sep
Primary School Reps Call for Increased Funding of 50% 12 Sep
New Primary Mathematics Curriculum Launched 11 Sep
Junior Cycle Exam Results Due on 18 October 11 Sep
25% Primary & 40% Secondary experience cyberbullying 7 Sep

Aug 2023

61,736 Students Received Leaving Certificate Results Today 25 Aug
ASTI on failure to address teacher recruitment & retention crisis 15 Aug
Register online for free GP care for children aged 6 & 7 11 Aug
90% increase in demand for National Childcare Scheme 11 Aug
The Real Cost of Free Education 2 Aug

July 2023

Consultation Process for new Traveller & Roma Education Strategy 17 July
New Leaving Cert Sex Ed Curriculum launched 13 July
OECD review to address educational disadvantage 10 July
Degree Programmes available outside Points System 7 July

June 2023

Introduction of New Employment Rights for Parents 26 June
Second Strand of Counselling & Mental Health Supports 26 June
New Local Creative Youth Partnership (LCYP) for Cavan & Monaghan. 26 June
2023 Childminding Development Grant Launched 14 June
Details of My Little Library 2023 announced 8 June
Ministers wish candidates good wishes for state examinations 7 June
New contracts for Irish-medium teacher education programmes 7 June
Winners of the Good Friday Agreement Schools’ Competition 6 June
Pilot programme of counselling & mental health supports 1 June

May 2023

Leaving Cert Results Date Confirmed 24 May
Ireland is a Top Performing Literacy Country 16 May
First ‘Baby Bundles’ to be Delivered to Expectant Parents 8 May

April 2023

School transport services for the first time closing date is 28 April 26 April
Payment of grants to eliminate the costs of schoolbooks 26 April
Launch of Active Schools Week 2023 24 April
Two new Special Schools announced 17 April
Minister launches Action Plan for Bullying 10 April
75% of secondary schools received no job applications 4 April

March 2023

Report recommends Hot School Meals universal by 2030 30 March
St Endas transfers from catholic patronage to a CNS 30 March
600 extra teacher course places to become available 27 March
Free Primary School Books from Sept 2023 22 March
Parent and Toddler Group Grants Initiative 2023 10 March
Minister Foley Launches New Primary Curriculum 9 March
New Chairperson of An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta 8 March
New Primary Curriculum framework expected 6 March
STEM Projects get 6 Million Investment 6 March
STEM Education Implementation Plan to 2026 3 March

Feb 2023

5th year sittings of LCert Papers in Irish and English deferred 28 Feb
Research Shows No Advantage in Same-Sex Schools 22 Feb
Savings for parents of school going children 21 Feb
Summer Programme 2023 Announced 10 Feb
'Same Rules Apply' Online Safety Campaign 7 Feb
Education Indicators for Ireland Report Published 7 Feb
Serious exam concerns must be urgently addressed 1 Feb

Jan 2023

Teachers who qualified abroad can apply for registration 31 Jan
Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) 31 Jan
Working as Substitute while Receiving a Pension 27 Jan
Participation of children and young people in inspection 18 Jan
Minister Foley Confirms Transfer of Patronage of Mullingar School 12 Jan
Hundreds of Schools Join Creative Clusters & Blast Arts Programme 3 Jan

Dec 2022

Feeder Schools Lists published for 2022 14 Dec
Accreditation of National Online Training Programme for SNAs 13 Dec
Letter to Principals Concerning Alcohol Resources 13 Dec
Proposals to alleviate teacher supply crisis 7 Dec
Ireland's Presidency of the European School System 5 Dec
ASTI Demands Radical Action on Teacher Supply 1 Dec
Action Plan on Bullying 1 Dec

Nov 2022

Review of the EPSEN Act open to Public Consultation 30 Nov
Funding of 100M to Support Increased School Running Costs 30 Nov
Junior Cycle Results issue today 23 Nov
Housing Crisis Threatens Education System 22 Nov
Upskilling Programme for SPHE/RSE Teachers 18 Nov
First CyberChampion School in Ireland 18 Nov
60,000 children to celebrate National Pyjama Day 2022 17 Nov
Pilot Project to Support School Leavers with Disabilities 15 Nov
Implementation of the First Phase of ISL Scheme 15 Nov
School Holidays for next 3 years published 14 Nov
Expansion of National Council for Special Education 10 Nov
38 Million to Address Education Disadvantage 9 Nov
Extension of Bereavement Leave in Education Sector 8 Nov

Oct 2022

First Cross-Border Industry Insights for Teachers 24 Oct
Applications open for the Parent Peer Support Fund 21 Oct
20 Million Summer Programme 2023 announced 20 Oct
Junior Cert Results Date Announced 18 Oct
Appointment of Chief Inspector of Dept. of Education 10 Oct
Dormant Accounts Funding to Support Traveller and Roma Students 4 Oct
Schools Energy Retrofit Pathfinder Programme 3 Oct

Sep 2022

INTO & TUI accept public pay deal 30 Sep
Budget 2023 Education Update 28 Sep
Computer Science Week 8-15 October 2022 23 Sep
78 Schools join Creative Clusters Initiative 20 Sep
Reinstatement Postgraduate Masters in Education (PME) allowance 6 Sep
Over half of 2022 Leaving Certificate Grades inflated 2 Sep
Adjustments announced for 2023 State Examinations 2 Sep

Aug 2022

Fixed charge doubled for ignoring School Traffic Wardens 24 Aug
Additional special education provision announced 24 Aug
Parents waiting to hear on School Bus Applications 22 Aug
Teacher Unions to ballot for industrial action 11 Aug
Students' Union Welcomes News From EUNICAS 3 Aug
Extension of temporary alleviation measures School Transport Scheme 2 Aug

July 2022

Consultation phase on draft SPHE curriculum for Junior Cycle opens 18 July
Back to School Allowance Increase in July 11 July
School Transport Scheme Fees Waived for 2022/23 6 July
Cork ETB announced as patrons of new Rochestown special school 1 July

June 2022

Leaving Cert Results Date Announced 23 June
'State is failing children with Special Educational Needs' 22 June
16,000 books delivered to 21 schools 22 June
Primary Schools across Ireland Receive STEM Awards 17 June
Leaving Cert exams underway but still no date for results 8 June
Ministers announce projects to help public understanding of STEM 2 June

May 2022

Book grants 2022 30 May
Minister Foley invites views on the Action Plan on Bullying 27 May
Applications Open for Education Initiative Blast 2022 25 May
Fuel Contribution to School Transport Services Confirmed 23 May
Children’s Books Ireland offers Hundreds of new Books for School Libraries  20 May
5,343 Ukrainian Pupils Currently Enrolled in Irish Schools 17 May
Review of Out of School Education Provision 13 May
€325,000 Funding for Parent and Toddler Group Grants Initiative 13 May
Minister Foley Announces Appointment of New Board 12 May
40m Summer Programme for Pupils with Complex Needs 4 May
Active Schools Week 2022  4 May
Asthma Society Of Ireland Asks ‘is Ireland Asthma-Safe For Children?' 3 May

April 2022

Second Level Students Union added to National Council 28 April
Proposed upskilling programme for SPHE/RSE Teachers 21 April
Half of Second-level Schools have Unfilled Vacancies 19 April
CyberSafeKids "Same Rules Apply" Safety Campaign 19 April
Is Féidir Linn! New Irish Language Resource 12 April
Scheme will extend access to subsidised early learning and childcare 8 April
Publication of Autism Good Practice Guidelines 1 April
INTO to Use Sectoral Bargaining Fund in Primary Sector 1 April

March 2022

Ireland has little understanding of Autism 31 March
Reform of Senior Cycle Education Announced 29 March
Offer of improved pay and conditions by Forsa 24 March
Strengths in Irish Education System Highlighted in New Report 24 March
[Replication or Save Conflict]Establishment of new special school in Cork 23 March
Applicants invited for funding on Creative Projects 23 March
Pilot to Increase Multi Denominational Primary Schools 11 March
€32 Million Expansion of Deis Programme  10 March
Recommendations on gender balance in STEM education 8 March
Scheme to provide Irish Sign Language Support 3 March

Feb 2022

Agreement to ballot on proposals for school secretaries claim 25 Feb
New Steering Committee to Develop Action Plan on Bullying 17 Feb
Schools in these counties to close 18th February 17 Feb
Exam timetables 2022 9 Feb
Fees waived for 2022 Exams 4 Feb
Traditional Leaving Cert Exams Proposals to go to Cabinet today 1 Feb
Junior & Leaving Certificate Arrangements 2022 1 Feb

Jan 2022

Minister Foley Announces €65m Summer Works Programme 24 Jan
Ryan Plans for Acceleration in Active Travel Post-COVID 24 Jan
Minister Foley Invites Views on the School Transport Scheme 21 Jan
Students call for a Hybrid State Exams Model 17 Jan
TUI seeks full return to state exams this year 10 Jan
Feeder Schools Lists published for 2021 7 Jan
Schools will re-open Thursday 4 Jan
ASTI proposing a delayed & staggered reopening of schools 3 Jan

Dec 2021

Education Indictors for Ireland Report 2021 29 Dec
Leaving Cert Oral and Practical Exams Deferred until Easter 2022 21 Dec
Review of Education for Persons with Special Needs launched 20 Dec
Additional funds for schools to reduce covid spread 13 Dec
Minister for Health announces vaccine for 5-11 year olds 8 Dec
Some schools to remain closed 8th December 7 Dec
€50 million funding to primary and post-primary schools 6 Dec
Minister Foley confirms 20 school building projects 6 Dec
Schools in Orange & Red Alert areas to close tomorrow 6 Dec

Nov 2021

Guidance issued on mask wearing in schools from 3rd Class 30 Nov
ASTI dismayed at Minister's 'unfair substitution arrangements' 29 Nov
Antigen Testing for School Children 26 Nov
INSPA National School Photography Awards 23 Nov
INTO survey on Covid infections & absences in schools 22 Nov
Antigen Testing Arrangements for Schools 18 Nov
€2 million funding for education disadvantage 15 Nov
Minister Foley meets students to mark the UNESCO International Day against violence and bullying 4 Nov
Irish & British Teaching Unions call for quality Climate Education 3 Nov
Ireland’s National School Photography Awards Winners 1 Nov

Oct 2021

Surge in Covid 19 infections among 5 to 12 year olds 28 Oct
1,700 additional special class places in 2022 22 Oct
Budget 2022 Education Update 12 Oct
ISSU calls for urgent reform of Leaving Cert 5 Oct
Global report on undervalued teaching profession 4 Oct

Sep 2021

Changes to Close Contacts from 27th September 2021 27 Sep
Programme to Spark Student Interest in Public Sector Careers 22 Sep
Changes to Management of Close Contacts in Schools 22 Sep
ASTI Disappointed with CO2 Monitors Delay 15 Sep
Covid Learning & Supports Scheme launched 8 Sep
Record Leaving Certificate Results 3 Sep

Aug 2021

New seasonal food-growing pilot in schools 30 Aug
Guidance on when to keep the kids home 25 Aug
No Masks in Primary Opposed by Academic Group 19 Aug
Teacher & SNA COVID Arrangements 2021/2022 13 Aug
ACP calls for Sacraments to be Separated from Schools 9 Aug

July 2021

ISSU Encourages Students to get COVID-19 Vaccine 29 July
Minister Foley Confirms Plans to Reopen Schools 28 July
€250,000 Grants for Parent & Toddler Groups 27 July
Education biggest issue facing callers to Helpline 20 July
€63.5 mill for School Broadband & Digital Infrastructure 19 July
Cost of child in secondary school now averaging €1,500 15 July
Event for parents addresses children’s mental health 14 July
2 year Research Project to suport small rural schools 5 July
Leaving Cert 2022 students to get more choice & exam time 2 July

June 2021

School Transport Refunds to be issued from today 30 June
Students’ Unions Concerns for Leaving Cert Results Date 10 June
Minister Foley's best wishes to Leaving Certificate 2021 9 June
Schools Asked to Apply for New Arts in Education Initiative 8 June
Leaving Cert Results Date Announced 2 June
€6m Funding for Summer of Play initiative for outdoor play 1 June

May 2021

Language Sampler Module Announced for Primary 31 May
Special Class List for 2021/2022 School Year Published 31 May
Winners Announced in COVID Languages Competition 27 May
Registration opens for Online TAP CPD Courses 27 May
Thousands of students celebrate Walk to School Week 24 May
Dublin Pupils' Virtual Walk to Raise Funds for School 19 May
Sixth Year Students Asked to Take Extra Precautions. 18 May
Teachers Impact on Preventing Anti-Social Behaviour 12 May
Expanded Summer Provisions for Pupils with Educational Needs 11 May
Gaeltacht summer courses cancelled for second year 7 May
Blue Star Programme Celebrates 10 year Anniversary 7 May

April 2021

New RSE Programme for Schools Causing Waves 27 April
Education Bill 2021 for Leaving Cert Published 26 April
€100k Fund for Grants for Music Education 26 April
Schools Commit to Promoting Positive Mental Health 21 April
Establishment of New Special School in Cork 19 April
National Action Plan for Childminding Launched 16 April
Minister Foley launches 2021 Active School Week 14 April
Diversity Inclusion & Belonging for Little Minds 13 April
Upskilling programmes for post-primary teachers 7 April
Teacher Unions to ballot for industrial action on vaccines 7 April
Development of a New Digital Strategy for Schools 6 April
Sport Ireland Keep Well Campaign 6 April

March 2021

ASTI shocked at change in vaccination programme 31 March
School Transport On-Line Application / Tickets 30 March
Additional supports for schools for Leaving Cert 2021 26 March
Hot School Meals Programme 2021 Launched 26 March
2021 Written Leaving Cert Exam adjustments 24 March
Minister O Gorman launches an online consultation 22 March
Minister Foley approves Irish-medium satellite 18 March
Leaving Cert 2021 Student Portal Opens 10 March
80% of Parents more Stressed During Home Schooling 10 March
CAO applications surge for some courses 9 March
My Mammy Knows Everything 4 March
Back to School with a difference 3 March
Measures to Tackle Educational Disadvantage 1 March

Feb 2021

Fewer questions to be answered on Leaving Cert Exams 26 Feb
Return to School Plan confirmed 23 Feb
Patronage of three new primary schools in 2021 23 Feb
Most Borrowed Books of 2020 22 Feb
Choice of calculated grade or written exams for Leaving Cert 17 Feb
Rural School Open Day going ahead - Virtually! 16 Feb
ASTI confirms it will re-enter Leaving Cert talks 13 Feb
Special Classes in Secondary Schools to resume 22nd Feb 11 Feb
ASTI withdraws from discussions on Leaving Cert 2021 11 Feb
Helping Students Manage Online Wellbeing 9 Feb
New Resource Hub Available for Students 8 Feb
Two Leaving Cert Options to be made available 5 Feb
New campaign to get Ireland reading during Covid 4 Feb
Make someone smile for mental health! 3 Feb
2,155 students receive Leaving Cert Results 2 Feb
Three Ireland to Provide 10,000 SIM Cards to Schools 2 Feb
Deal agreed for resumption of Special Education in February 1 Feb

Jan 2021

Leaving Cert Exam Results issue next Tuesday 28 Jan
Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2021 27 Jan
New funding arrangements of ELC during Level 5 27 Jan
Special Needs Schools Not Re Opening 20 Jan
ISSU Survey Results: Students Want Choice & Clear Communication 20 Jan
Special Needs Schools may re-open next week 14 Jan
ASTI recommends rejetion of public service agreement 11 Jan
Feeder Schools Lists published for 2020 8 Jan
Minister's statement on extended school closures 7 Jan
ASTI directs members to teach remotely 7 Jan
Decision to re-open schools for Leaving Cert and special needs students reversed 7 Jan
Schools closed until 1st Feb with two exceptions 6 Jan

Dec 2020

Schools Re-Opening delayed until 11th January 31 Dec
INTO seeks delay in re-opening of Schools 30 Dec
Patronage of four new post-primary schools 22 Dec
TUI to Recommend Rejection of Proposal 16 Dec
Lord Mayor invites 4th class to join their local library 11 Dec
NCCA Children's School Lives 11 Dec
Irish students top maths performers in EU 9 Dec
Covid-19, Mental Health and Local Issues at BTYS 2021 8 Dec
TCD and Camara Education Tech2Students 8 Dec
Up to 5000 Students to take part in #ThinkLanguages 7 Dec
Happy International Day of People with Disabilities! 3 Dec

Nov 2020

€50m ICT grant funding 30 Nov
Patronage of three primary schools 26 Nov
The Minister's Easel 23 Nov
No-homework day for all children in Ireland 19 Nov
Calls for schools to close on 18th & not 22nd December 18 Nov
Energize STEM education programme goes online 17 Nov
Dedicated special ed classrooms in new school builds 17 Nov
Framework to support roll-out of LC Computer Science 16 Nov
Applications for patronage of 3 new primary schools 13 Nov
€55M Minor Works Grant Payments for schools 12 Nov
78% of parents opt for Free Children's Flu Vaccine 11 Nov
New Upskilling Programmes for Post-primary Teachers 4 Nov

Oct 2020

Appeal from National Principal's Forum to Parents 30 Oct
50 more sanitising products recalled from Schools 29 Oct
ASTI secures mandate for industrial action 28 Oct
Dept issues hand sanitiser product recall to schools 23 Oct
Survey highlights health and safety concerns of teachers 22 Oct
New Resources Commemorating the Decade of Centenaries 22 Oct
Operation of Schools during Level 5 20 Oct
Applications for patronage of 4 new secondary schools 19 Oct
Budget 2021 - increase in investment in education 14 Oct
Budget 2021 Education Update 13 Oct
Build a box online for the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal 13 Oct
Minister Harris launches Science Week 2020 9 Oct
Coombe launches educational videos for parents 8 Oct
Ireland's National School Photography Awards are open 5 Oct
Children’s Books Ireland launches mental health reading guide 5 Oct
Healthy Eating Guidelines for 1 to 4 Year Olds 1 Oct

Sep 2020

Errors found in Leaving Cert calculated Grades 30 Sep
New Training Programme for SNAs 29 Sep
Leaving Cert Nov 2020 Exam Timetable published 28 Sep
Primary schools get involved in Tetra Pak Tree Day 28 Sep
Anna Daly & her three little wizards launch this year’s spooktacular 'Trick or Treat for Temple Street’ campaign 24 Sep
Priorities to reform special education provision 24 Sep
Class Ranking to be made available to Leaving Cert students 23 Sep
Trinity Professor launches Vaccine Rap to Save Lives 21 Sep
ASTI to ballot for industrial action 20 Sep
Archbishop worried about initiatives to 'get First Communions done' 20 Sep
ISSU Launches New Website as Gaeilge 18 Sep
Drivers urged to be extra cautious 9 Sep
Class of 2020 receive highest grades on record 7 Sep
ISSU launches Mental Health Manual for students 3 Sep
4% of predicted Leaving Cert grades increased, 17% reduced 1 Sep

Aug 2020

Children spend more time online during Covid-19 31 Aug
Open letter from Acting Chief Medical Officer 31 Aug
2020-21 Blue Star Programme is Now Open 26 Aug
Postponed Leaving Cert Exams start Mon 16 November 26 Aug
School Re-openings & School Bus Transport Update 22 Aug
Headfort School will Reopen Sept 7th 17 Aug
Update on Reopening Our Schools 10 Aug
Equal pay is key to recruiting additional Teachers 4 Aug
1,000 Back to School kits to support Autistic children as they return to the classroom 4 Aug

July 2020

Barnardos Survey 2020 31 July
€375 million plan announced to support re-opening of schools 27 July
Students & Parents Seek Supports Ahead of Schools Reopening 22 July
Leaving Cert Calculated Grades to issue thru Grades Portal 9am on 7 Sept 22 July
Kids invited to showcase local heritage with LEGO 16 July
Leaving Cert Results & CAO offers will happen in September 16 July
Students with Down Syndrome eligible for July Provision 7 July
‘Remember the Rainbow’ to support diversity 3 July
Back to School Guidelines Published 2 July
Minister Harris urges students to apply for SUSI 2 July
Minister announces National Play Day 2020 1 July

June 2020

Schools Meals Programme to be available for the summer 26 June
Guidance on Summer Provision issued to Schools 26 June
Impact of pandemic on children's mental health 24 June
Creative Clusters Closing date 26th June 17 June
New Resources for starting pre-school or primary school 16 June
Summer Provision Programme Details announced 12 June
Roadmap for re-opening of schools published 12 June
Supports for re-opening of Childcare announced 10 June
Summer Prog for kids with Special Ed needs to go ahead 5 June
Minister Zappone Publishes Youth Sector Guidance 3 June
Ireland’s National School Photography Awards 3 June

May 2020

Childcare services can resume 29th June 30 May
Ark Cultural Centre supports teachers and students 29 May
Inspirational Video Messages for 6th Class Students 25 May
All Leaving Cert students must register on new portal 25 May
ASTI secures full indemnity and will engage with Calculated Grades 22 May
Guidance published for schools on Calculated Grades System 21 May
Leaving Cert Exams Cancelled - Calculated Grades to be awarded 8 May
Class of 2020 has their Say on Leaving Certificate: ISSU Survey May 2020 7 May
Representatives meet over leaving cert exams 6 May

April 2020

Families to receive partial refunds on school transport fees 30 April
All 3rd years to receive certs for the completion of Junior Cycle 29 April
Suite of Resources launched for Children and Parents 27 April
Media Literacy In The Digital Space 27 April
A Little Breaducation - Simple, Fun Activities for Kids 27 April
Minister welcomes Deferral of HPAT Results 23 April
Digital supports announced for exam students 22 April
Cúla4 ar Scoil - for primary pupils attending Gaelscoileanna 20 April
All Gaeltacht Summer Courses Cancelled 20 April
 ASTI will work to support delayed Leaving Cert 15 April
Headfort School closes doors after 70 years 15 April
Leaving Certificate Exams Postponed, Junior Cert Cancelled 10 April
ISSU Exam Survey #ClarificationNow 6 April
Teddies in the Window - Bear Hunt for Children 6 April
New Allocation Model for SNAs deferred 3 April
Guidance on Continuity of Schooling 3 April
Temporary SNA Assignmenst Announced 1 April

March 2020

SciFest@College competition to go online 30 March
RTE to Broadcast School on TV from Monday 27 March
School meals scheme to continue during Covid-19 outbreak 27 March
School Transport On-Line Application / Tickets 27 March
School Transport On-Line Application / Tickets 27 March
Minister confirms schools not re-opening 1st April 24 March
Leaving Cert & Junior Cert Oral exams cancelled 19 March
UNESCO Mobilizes Education Ministers in COVID-19 Crisis 18 March
ISSU asks for immediate clarity on Exam provisions 13 March
Schools to close from today until 29th March 12 March
All Confirmations Postponed 12 March
Coronavirus - No decision to close schools at this point 10 March
Young Social Innovators Calls on Young People 2 March
Secondary School to close for 14 days due to Coronovirus link 1 March

Feb 2020

Revised Guidelines for Schools on Coronavirus 26 Feb
Most Borrowed Books of 2019 Revealed 24 Feb
From Sept 2020 all students will study history in 1st year 18 Feb
New programme launched for Safer Internet Day 2020 11 Feb
Information on Novel Coronavirus nCoV-2019 3 Feb

Jan 2020

Fewer than one in 250 girls cycle to school each day! 29 Jan
ASTI Ballot Over Unequal Pay 27 Jan
FÓRSA decides to defer industrial action 21 Jan
Secondary School Strike Action 4th February 17 Jan
New School Rules on Admissions 16 Jan
€50m in ICT Grant Funding for Schools 13 Jan
Additional funding of €1 million for DEIS schools 9 Jan

Dec 2019

More students to be educated through Irish 31 Dec
HEA call to support teachers to upskill in subjects 20 Dec
New primary school for Rathcoole 20 Dec
Additional Support Payment for Childcare Providers 19 Dec
Patronage of six new post-primary schools 17 Dec
Ministers Announce 3,000 New Student Places 16 Dec
Review of Relationships and Sexuality Education 12 Dec
Thomond wins €10,000 for STEM Education 10 Dec
Christian Brothers Redress Contribution Completed 9 Dec
36 Regional Officers elected to ISSU 5 Dec
Our Voices Our Schools Online Resource 4 Dec
ASTI to issue directive on SLAR meetings 4 Dec
Feeder Schools Lists published for 2019 3 Dec
Ireland's 15 year olds among best in reading literacy 3 Dec
Plans to move sacramental preparations away from schools 3 Dec
Feeder Schools Lists published for 2019 3 Dec

Nov 2019

‘Know the Score’ launched by Ministers 27 Nov
Traveller Participation in Higher Education 26 Nov
€30 million Investment in 405 Schools 25 Nov
What Works Initiative announced 22 Nov
Did you donate this Shoebox to the Team Hope Appeal? 21 Nov
Applications for Patronage of 4 New Primary Schools 20 Nov
Minister meets Volunteers in Apple Schools Project 18 Nov
South Dublin Schools Urged to Provide more Places for Special Needs 15 Nov
Grants of €29 Million for Primary Schools 12 Nov
Students Want Overhaul to Leaving Cert 7 Nov
tess Launches Every School Day Counts 5 Nov

Oct 2019

Publication of Regional Enrolment Projections 29 Oct
Minister Hosts First Cross-Border Schools Initiative 23 Oct
Better Off Students Still More Likely to Go to College 21 Oct
AbbVie's Back to School for STEM Programme launched 21 Oct
DCU Study on how to Improve Children’s Poor Sleep Habits 14 Oct
Mandate for Industrial Action Over Pay Discrimination 11 Oct
Budget 2020 Education Update 8 Oct
Parent’s Leave and Benefit Bill 8 Oct
64,330 students receive Junior Cert Results 4 Oct
Dept of Education issues statement on Storm Lorenzo 2 Oct
Minister Requests History be given Special Core Status 1 Oct

Sep 2019

Supply Panel Scheme Announced by Minister 27 Sep
Views on Proposed Guidelines on Reduced Timetables invited 23 Sep
Huawei Shares the Magic of Story Time 23 Sep
New Cycling Campaign for Teenage Girls 19 Sep
First Intake of Student Teachers to New Irish B.Ed 18 Sep
Leaving Cert Appeal Results available 18th September 17 Sep
Primary Language Curriculum/Curaclam Teanga na Bunscoile Launched 13 Sep
New Initiatives to Support Creativity in Schools Announced 12 Sep
Minister publishes Education Bill 2019 11 Sep
New Alliance Aimed at Improving Vaccination Rates 10 Sep
CyberSafeIreland releases 4th Annual Report 10 Sep
Parents Urged to Take Part in Patronage Process 9 Sep
Minister Welcomes Christian Brothers Reddress Fund 6 Sep
5 new primary schools designated Irish-medium education 3 Sep
Junior Certificate Results to issue Friday 4th October 2 Sep

Aug 2019

National Primary School Photography Awards 30 Aug
New Regulations for Childminders proposed 30 Aug
Immediate Action on Inequal Pay demanded by ASTI 28 Aug
'Reinstate School Library Grant' - Children's Books Ireland 27 Aug
3 Catholic primary schools re-open as multi-denominational 27 Aug
Blue Star Programme Registration is now Open! 22 Aug
Patronage applications invited for 6 New Post-primary Schools 20 Aug
HPV Vaccination Programme for boys starts Sept 19 Aug
36 Schools Selected for Hot School Meals Pilot Project 16 Aug
17 Schools require remedial work before Sept 15 Aug
New Criteria for Irish Exemption in Schools 12 Aug
Leaving Cert Results 2019 are out! 12 Aug
Statement from Minister on Back to School Costs 6 Aug
2nd Progress report on the Action Plan for Education 2019 6 Aug
NPCPP Leaving Cert Helpline 2019 6 Aug

July 2019

Students Should Not Be Forced To Sit State Exams During Medical Emergencies 26 July
Tusla Statement on RTE Investigates ‘Crèches Behind Closed Doors’ 25 July
Ministers introduce phased additional unpaid Parental Leave 25 July
Free Travel for Dublin Homeless Families in August 24 July
Dept Issues Surveys to Schools on Secretaries and Caretakers 10 July
Education Committee Highlights Rising School Cost Phenomenon 9 July

June 2019

Kilbehenny NS know the Right Code for Crossing the Road 28 June
Communion Spending Jumps to €929 24 June
First Child Protection & Safeguarding Inspection Reports 24 June
Free Public Transport for Kids with Leap Card 21 June
Discover Primary Science and Maths Awards 20 June
PE through Irish Launched by Minister 20 June
Increase in Back to School Clothing Allowance 18 June
Men’s Health Week 2019 11 June
Remediation for 22 schools over summer 6 June
Grant support scheme for asylum seekers for 2019/20 5 June

May 2019

Bereaved students to be allowed alternative Leaving Cert sittings 31 May
Almost 800 New SNA Posts for September 2019 27 May
Monaghan Students win SEAI One Good Idea National Final 15 May
Online Leaving Cert Marking 2019 14 May
RSA 15th Annual Seatbelt Sheriff and Hi-Glo Silver Awards 9 May
Progress Report on the Action Plan for Education 2019 1 May

April 2019

New project to teach Irish through other subjects 23 April
Can schools ban parents from taking photos 18 April
July Provision Closing Date approaches 17 April
New Irish Language Maths Resource launched 11 April
School Applications invited for Creative Clusters 10 April
Dublin Learning City Festival 8th to 12th April 8 April
Take the ‘Mile a Day’ Challenge for Active School Week 8 April
Secondary students encouraged to eat less meat - 4 April
Views sought on managing crisis student behaviour in schools 2 April
Grants available under Music Education Bursary Scheme 2019 2 April

March 2019

New School Inclusion Model Trial announced 27 March
Action Plan for Education 2019 launched 8 March
€50m in Funding for ICT Equipment for Schools 4 March

Feb 2019

Two New Primary Schools for South Dublin 22 Feb
Patronage of 12 New Primary Schools announced 21 Feb
€6m for Creative Youth announced 15 Feb
Webwise launches new resources for younger pupils 4 Feb

Jan 2019

New minimum entry requirements for Primary Initial Teacher Education (ITE) deferred 30 Jan
ASTI may ballot on industrial action 27 Jan
New Irish Sign Language Bachelor of Education Programme 25 Jan
New Child Protection and Safeguarding Inspections for Schools 22 Jan
Increase in Students Taking Higher Level Subjects 17 Jan
Mobile phone ownership at young age can affect academic outcomes 16 Jan
Consultation on exemptions from Irish in schools 11 Jan

Dec 2018

Leaving Cert Timetable extended by 2 days 20 Dec
Engagement of GAA with new Leaving Cert PE Subject welcomed 19 Dec
Leaving Cert causing burnout and stress 17 Dec
€40 Million for Summer Works Projects in 307 Schools 17 Dec
Safety Works completed in 3 Schools 13 Dec
Parents asked for patronage preference for 12 schools 10 Dec
Feeder Schools Lists published for 2018 4 Dec

Nov 2018

ASTI members reject the New Entrants’ Salary Measure 29 Nov
€29m Minor Works Grant for Primary Schools 26 Nov
Government launches new early years scheme 19 Nov
Changes to Post-graduate Entry Process for Primary Teaching 13 Nov
Applications invited for Patronage of 12 New Primary Schools 9 Nov
Free Reading App for students with Disabilities 6 Nov
Changes to Leaving Cert Results & Appeals for 2019 2 Nov
Esri makes Digital Mapping Software available to schools 1 Nov
Patronage of 4 New Post-primary Schools Announced 1 Nov

Oct 2018

Update on WBS Issues from the Department 31 Oct
INTO Memebers Reject Pay Deal 31 Oct
Two more schools closing & 42 to be assessed due to structural concerns 23 Oct
Changes to Bus Routes 111, 184, 185 18 Oct
ASTI to ballot on new salary measures 15 Oct
Budget 2019 Education Update 9 Oct
Primary schools to benefit from SFI Discover Centres 8 Oct
'Baptism barrier' on school admissions lifted 3 Oct

Sep 2018

Launch of School Excellence Fund - Step Up Project 24 Sep
Schools Network of Creative Clusters Announced 20 Sep
Campaign to Encourage Learning of Foreign Languages 17 Sep
€11.9 billion Investment in Education announced 14 Sep
An Foras Pátrúnachta to apply for patronage for 13 schools 13 Sep
Junior Cert Results are Out! 12 Sep

Aug 2018

Additional Psychologists for Schools 30 Aug
Increase in Foreign Language Assistants in Secondary Schools 23 Aug
CAO Offers are out 20 Aug
Leaving Cert Results 2018 are out! 15 Aug
Leaving Cert Fails to Prepare Students For Uni 8 Aug
New grandparents payment scheme proposed 2 Aug

July 2018

€450K in Grants to Support New Leaving Cert Subjects 23 July
Wellbeing Policy for Schools Launched 20 July
New Local School access Law 16 July
Free Public Transport for Kids with Leap Card 3 July

June 2018

Parents Invited to Choose School Patronage 25 June
Contractor appointed to complete schools 25 June
New School to Champion Self-Directed Learning 19 June
Extra Funding for Island Gaeltacht Schools 19 June
Schools asked to Promote Farm Safety 19 June
Childrens' Best Interests Failed by Public Bodies 13 June

May 2018

Minister welcomes SNA Scheme Review 30 May
Minister to increase Multi and Non-Denominational Schools 28 May
Schools required to consult parents on use of smart phones 21 May
20 Ways Irish Students are Tackling Climate Change 15 May
Specialised Therapists for Schools 14 May
Baptism barrier in schools to be lifted 9 May
Sugar Drink Tax may Fund Fight against Childhood Obesity 4 May
HSE Warning - Beware of Tick Bites this Summer 2 May

April 2018

Public Consultations for Career Guidance Review 27 April
New €23 million school in Harolds Cross on track 26 April
It's Active School Week 23 April
Extra Places on Leadership Course for Teachers 20 April
42 New Schools to Open in Next 4 Years 13 April
Smart Phones in Schools - parents & students to be consulted 9 April
Student Grant Scheme for 2018 now open 9 April
Major Update in Sex Education Announced 3 April
Pay Inequality may lead to Industrial Action, INTO Warns 3 April

March 2018

Second-level Teachers Report Higher Stress Levels 27 March
ASTI Annual Conference to Address Pay Equality 26 March
Junior Cert Resources launched by BAI & RTE 23 March
Extra Places on Teacher Training Courses 14 March
Getting Animated about Children’s Rights 12 March
Free Meningitis Signs & Symptoms App Available 11 March
€100,000 in Grants Allocated for Music Scheme 9 March
Boots Ireland Bans Selling Energy Drinks to Children 6 March
Young teachers to protest outside Dail 6 March
Schools to re-open monday 'where possible' 3 March

Feb 2018

Many schools to remain closed today 28 Feb
Red Alert Warning extended for Thurs & Fri 28 Feb
Boxing clever for healthier children 26 Feb
PE Now a Leaving Cert Subject 23 Feb
The School Expo 2018 RDS 21 Feb
New Arrangements for opting of of Religious Instruction in Schools 19 Feb
Creative Schools Launched 14 Feb
Fire Hazard linked with some Head Lice Treatments 8 Feb
Action Plan for Education 2018 Launched 7 Feb
New Internet Safety Resource Launched for Schools 6 Feb

Jan 2018

Teacher Career Breaks under scrutiny 26 Jan
Career Guidance Review Announced 22 Jan
Statement by Department on construction firm collapse 17 Jan
Changes to Support Leaders in Schools announced 16 Jan
Evaluation of Post Leaving Cert Programme Published 9 Jan
40 schools to sit Leaving Cert Computer Science Exam in 2020 4 Jan
Digital Learning Planning Guidelines Published 4 Jan

Dec 2017

School Excellence Fund - Digital launched 18 Dec
Children Paint a Bright Future with Dublin Bus 14 Dec
52% Increase in Bacterial Meningitis in 2017 14 Dec
New Child Protection Procedures for Schools 12 Dec
Weather closes some schools on 11th December 11 Dec
PE to become Leaving Cert subject from next year 11 Dec
Feeder Schools Lists published for 2017 5 Dec
Irish 10 Yr Olds Best Readers in Europe 5 Dec
Teaching of Foreign Languages to be prioritised 4 Dec
Under 5s to Travel Free on Public Transport 1 Dec

Nov 2017

Gaeltacht Education Spending to More Than Double in 2018 30 Nov
New Multilingual Education Initiative 23 Nov
Leaving Cert Retention Rates Highest in History 20 Nov
New primary maths curriculum open for consultation 16 Nov
€1.8 million for Innovative Programmes in DEIS schools 13 Nov
Unique assisted shaving device wins SciFest 2017 10 Nov
Funding available for standardised testing - secondary 8 Nov
Google launches Family Link Safety App in Ireland 8 Nov
So, how was school today? New research launched 7 Nov
New Five-year Public Health Campaign for Healthier Familes 1 Nov

Oct 2017

ASTI reject Public Service Stability Agreement 23 Oct
National Action by Childhood Professionals 27th October 19 Oct
The 50 schools taking part in trial Digital Learning Framework 18 Oct
Dublin International School Open for Applications 16 Oct
School Bus Services cancelled Monday in five counties 14 Oct
SNAs vote for industrial action 14 Oct
Resilience & Wellbeing Teacher Training for DEIS schools 11 Oct
Budget 2018 Education Update 10 Oct
Minimum Entry Requirements for Primary Teaching changed 4 Oct

Sep 2017

Trick or Treat for Temple Street campaign launches 29 Sep
Team HOPE Launches 2017 Shoebox Appeal 27 Sep
New nutrition standards for school meals 25 Sep
Largest Irish-Medium Post-Primary School opens 22 Sep
Food revolt at Irish school 21 Sep
An Taisce’s Climate Ambassador Programme Launched 20 Sep
New Leaving Cert holidays website launched 18 Sep
New tool to help schools improve Digital Capability 14 Sep
Junior Cert Results are out 13 Sep
ASTI recommends rejection of Agreement 10 Sep
Check your kids' phones for this App 7 Sep
Fire Safety Lapses found in some schools 3 Sep

Aug 2017

HSE campaign to boost HPV Vaccine uptake 30 Aug
ACT for Meningitis back to school warning 23 Aug
2017 Round 1 CAO Offers 21 Aug
'Kids Failing at Basic Play Activities' 18 Aug
The Leaving Cert Results are out! 16 Aug
School Costs putting Strain on Parents 2 Aug

July 2017

'Parents forced to deny kids back-to-school items' 25 July
Huge Increase in Home-Schooled Children 21 July
Children may be Exposed on SnapChat's Maps 11 July
975 Extra Special Needs Assistants by end 2017 6 July

June 2017

'Baptism barrier' coming to an end 29 June
€100,000 Music Education Bursary launched 27 June
ASTI advises rejection of Public Service Stability Agreement 27 June
New Digital Strategy Plan for Schools 19 June
Back To School Clothing Allowance Increases 14 June
Kerry School to re-open as Community National School 13 June
ASTI suspends industrial action 12 June
Children paint a bright future with Dublin Bus 9 June
'Health Homework' Programme for Schools 9 June
 ECO UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards 2017 1 June
Urgent Appeal for Exam Correctors 1 June

May 2017

2018 EU Young Scientists Competition for Ireland 29 May
Forum on Religion in Primary School Admissions announced 16 May
Tipp Students win at SEAI Final 16 May
Humanism Lesson Plans for Primary Schools 12 May
Walk to School Week launched 10 May
ASTI pulls ballot on industrial action 8 May
Patronage of 4 new schools announced 5 May
Former greyhound stadium bought for new schools 3 May
438 Schools to get summer makeover 3 May
Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme Announced 2 May

April 2017

Science & Technology subjects perceived as 'too difficult' 26 April
Schools spared strike in May by ASTI 21 April
Teaching of Foreign Languages to be prioritised 19 April
Measures to Tackle School Costs Announced 18 April
New school guidelines issued on special needs resources 12 April
Maths for Mums and Dads Online Training Course 6 April

March 2017

New international school opening in Dublin 31 March
Cyber Bullying Warning Over Controversial App 'SimSimi' 27 March
€3M Expansion of School Meals Programme 27 March
Minister launches ISSU Charter for Inclusive Schools 23 March
School buses may be impacted by bus strike 23 March
€2 million Fund for ICT Skills Development Announced 20 March
Student campaign for Junior Cert English exam extension 16 March
Synge Street to go co-ed and gaelscoil ! 14 March
Type 2 Diabetes risk in kids linked to too much screentime 14 March
New ambitious targets for Literacy and Numeracy 14 March
Local Screening for Charming Boarding School Film 13 March
Arrangements for Junior Cycle Exam welcomed by ASTI 10 March
Action Plan on School Age Childcare Published 7 March
Action Group Aims to Save Top School from Closure 6 March
Junior Cert pupils may avoid lost marks in English 6 March
Minister calls for Entrepreneurship Summer Camps 3 March

Feb 2017

‘Dead Interesting’ Tour  28 Feb
Sightsavers Junior Painter Winners 2017 28 Feb
ASTI responds to redundancy threat 28 Feb
Midlands School to Showcase 'Digital Schoolbag' Scheme 23 Feb
79 schools added to DEIS Programme 14 Feb
Challenges of Protecting Kids Online overwhelming 7 Feb
Action Plan for Education Launched 6 Feb
ASTI members reject ‘Outcome of Talks’ proposals 3 Feb
10th Annual SciFest Officially Launched 2017 2 Feb

Jan 2017

Plans to Transfer Patronage of Catholic Schools 31 Jan
Committee to hear submissions on weight of school bags 25 Jan
Students make live video call the Space Station 24 Jan
Primary School in south dublin closed after fire 23 Jan
New system for allocating special needs resources 18 Jan
'Cycle Right' - cyclist road training for schools 17 Jan
Speech by Minister on School Admissions Policy 16 Jan
Dublin Student named winner of BT Young Scientist 2017 16 Jan
'Threats made to ASTI members will have implications' 13 Jan
Students Descend on 53rd BT Young Scientist Exhibition 10 Jan
Enhanced CAO CourseFinder Launched 10 Jan
ICT Infrastructure Grants for Schools Announced 4 Jan

Dec 2016

Dept publishes new pay scale for teachers 14 Dec
Green Schools Marine Conference 13 Dec
All kids to have access to Art, Music & Coding 8 Dec
Feeder Schools Lists published for 2016 6 Dec
Irish Teens Above Average in International Study 6 Dec
Draft Parent & Student Charter Bill published 5 Dec
ASTI recommend rejection of Department proposals 3 Dec
Meningitis Cases Peaking during Winter months 2 Dec

Nov 2016

Possible breakthrough in ASTI Dispute 29 Nov