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A report indicates that 39,000 children in Ireland are in class sizes of 30 or more pupils, with the two largest classes, each having 38 pupils, found in counties Tipperary and Mayo.
Despite interventions from the Department of Education and Youth, schools in Ireland continue to apply admission policies that discriminate against autistic children with the greatest level of need.
Irish schools have been advised to avoid restrictive and expensive uniform policies, including bespoke crested items and exclusive suppliers. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is calling for the introduction of generic uniforms to help reduce costs for families.
Parents in Ireland are expressing devastation over proposed cuts to Special Needs Assistant (SNA) positions in schools, leading to government reconsideration of a controversial review.
Research conducted by University College Cork and a Cork Traveller education organization has found that discrimination, exclusion, and structural inequalities against Traveller children are embedded within the Irish education system.
Secondary school principals in Ireland are paying a private social media monitoring company to remove harmful content and tackle cyberbullying, with demand for the service nearly doubling recently.
A Special Needs Assistant highlights their crucial role as the 'calm in the chaos' of inclusive education in Irish schools, arguing that support staff are often overlooked in national debates.
A report highlights a growing digital divide in Irish post-primary schools, as parents face significant costs for laptops and tablets, impacting educational equity.
A campaign group advocating for improved Special Needs Assistant (SNA) provision in schools has expressed approval for the newly published revised definition of the SNA role in Irish schools.
Irish schools will be mandated to refund fees to students whose study visa applications are denied, according to a statement from a minister. This measure aims to protect international students from financial loss.
International students in Ireland are accusing English-language schools of failing to refund tuition fees for months after their visa applications were rejected, despite regulations requiring timely refunds.
Irish schools are facing severe financial difficulties, with one school reportedly threatened with a gas cut-off over an outstanding €33,000 bill. A Dáil committee was told that some principals and teachers are arriving early to mop out schools due to leaks.
The Minister for Education is criticized for requiring schools to reveal how voluntary contributions are spent, with schools calling it insulting and a distraction from funding deficits.
Irish schools are being forced to make a 'business case' for summer Special Needs Assistants (SNAs), leading to delays that put children at risk of missing out on crucial educational support.
Exam papers have been delivered to schools across Ireland in preparation for the Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle written exams, which are scheduled to begin tomorrow.
Ambassador Faganello visited two schools in County Meath, Ireland. He was accompanied by Minister Byrne during his visit to the Irish educational institutions.
Two Irish schools, one from Co Laois and a DEIS school from Donegal, are set to travel to the US this weekend. They will compete against schools globally in the VEX Robotics World Championship.
An evaluation of Ireland's school meals program has recommended that all new school buildings should be required to include a kitchen and a dedicated dining or canteen area.
Hundreds of people protested against the government's paused plans to reduce the number of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) in approximately 180 schools across Ireland, expressing outrage that 'every child will suffer' from such cuts.