Goodbye Norma – Pringle calls on Education Minister to resign
Donegal TD. Thomas Pringle, has called on the Education Minister to resign. Deputy Pringle insists Norma Foley and the Government did not properly prepare for the scenario of the resumption of special education classes, and…
Concern over Covid-littering as Sligo improves its litter ranking
Sligo has moved up to 11th out of 37 towns in the end of year IBAL anti-litter league. However, IBAL has highlighted an increase in general Covid-related litter, and has criticised the lack of action…
The Friday Panel, Bláithin Gallagher, John Paul Feeley
This week’s Friday Panel guests are Bláithin Gallagher of Leitrim, national co-ordinator with the Green Party, and Blacklion Cllr John Paul Feeley. Return to special education classes, the continuing lockdown, Joe Biden’s inauguration, the future…
Sligo man’s abuse in residential institution raised in Dail
The abuse suffered by Sligo man, Graham Monaghan, during his childhood in a residential institution was detailed in a Dail debate last evening. The case was highlighted by Deputy Marc MacSharry during a discussion on…
Ballyshannon Leaving Cert student calls for clarity on exams
Ali Brennan is a Leaving Cert student at Coláiste Cholmcille, Ballyshannon. She says the voices of students need to be heard as to the plans for the LC exam this year, and that there has…
Local teacher union rep defends decision not to return to class
The Regional representative of the INTO has defended the decision of teachers not to return to class and facilitate the resumption of education for those with special needs. Aine McGinley says the NPHET advice clearly…
Stop the blame game, it’s the special needs students who are suffering, says parent
The parent of a 12 year old boy with special needs has urged the Government and the teaching unions to stop bickering and concentrate on finding a way to re-open school classes. Faye Hayden has…