Sligo Councillor claims new DEIS schools will benefit education in the north west
The addition of 38 new schools across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal under the DEIS Scheme will ‘benefit every child’. That’s according to Sligo Independent Councilor and former teacher, Marie Casserly who welcomed Minister for Education, Norma Foley announcing the first expansion of the DEIS Scheme in almost 20 years.…
Discussions to commence on providing extra support for Donegal school children impacted by Mica
The Minister for Education has confirmed that she has instructed her officials to discuss with Donegal ETB submissions seeking support for children impacted by MICA. Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, pressed the Minister on the matter in the Dáil adding that children are living under very severe pressure.…
Norma Foley – Irish society has a ‘burden of responsibility’ to ensure schools can reopen
Ahead of children from the north west returning to schools on Monday next the Education Minister says Irish society has a ‘burden of responsibility’ to ensure schools can reopen as planned. Preparations are continuing this weekend to allow over 300,000 students to go to class on Monday, for…
Re-opening of schools thrown into doubt
The re-opening of schools in the north west for students with special needs is in doubt after a teaching union said it has “grave safety concerns”. There are calls on the Education Minister Norma Foley to now produce an appropriate education plan for children with special needs. Talks…