McHugh will not accept ‘half return’ to school
The deadline for students to apply for calculated grades in this year’s Leaving Cert has been extended until midday. Almost 60,000 had registered, but the Department of Education says it is conscious of some students being unable to sign-up. Meanwhile The Minister for Education, Joe McHugh has…
ASTI express concerns over indemnity for calculated grades
The ASTI says it has concerns the indemnity brought in around calculated grades doesn’t protect teachers enough. The union believe it covers schools and principals but has received legal advice and is requesting the Minister for Education Joe McHugh and the Department of Education to provide full indemnity. Guidelines were…
Information on predictive grading system to be issued today
Gifts for teachers will be considered as a serious attempt to influence Leaving Cert grades under new guidelines being issued to schools today. It will include a section on what constitutes trying to influence a teacher with gifts ahead of the exams, saying that will be treated as a…
Education Minister asked to clarify why school trips have been postponed for 2021
The Minister for Education is being called on to clarify if any instruction has been given to Education and Training Boards with regard to school trips and events that were scheduled for the 2020/21 academic year. The Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism, and Sport Marc Mac Sharry has…
McHugh accused of ‘mishandling’ state exams
The Education Minister has been accused of mishandling the Junior and Leaving Cert during the Coronavirus crisis. The Dáil is hearing statements on education this afternoon as questions about the state exams persist. The Education Minister is facing questions in the Dáil this afternoon on the decision to…
McHugh to face questions over scraping Leaving Cert
The Education Minister will face questions in the Dáil this afternoon on the decision to scrap the Leaving Cert. Donegal TD Joe McHugh will be quizzed by TDs at the start of a two day Dáil session. The Dáil’s also going to have a session on transport, tourism…
Minister McHugh to present alternative leaving cert plan to cabinet
Cabinet ministers are set to approve an alternative plan for the Leaving Cert exams this morning. The Education Minister, Donegal TD, Joe McHugh has put together a contingency plan to cancel the Leaving Cert. Minister McHugh will present it to the cabinet later this morning. It’s understood the…