Preventing Covid: Lack of space a challenge in some north west primary schools
Lack of space has been one of the main challenges for primary schools as they welcome pupils back after more than five months. Adhering to Covid-19 requirements also necessitated major works for schools to ensure they comply with measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Vincent Duffy is the…
Union official: Principals, teachers doing everything ‘humanly possible’ to keep pupils safe
As pupils return to primary schools, a local teachers’ union official says teachers and principals are doing everything humanly possible to ensure the safety of children. It’s as schools have had to take unprecedented measures in the effort to comply with the efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Vincent…
Donegal man elected as general secretary of INTO
A Donegal man has been elected as the new general secretary of the INTO. John Boyle from Mullaghduff was one of three candidates nominated by INTO branches to contest the election which took place between November 26th and December 17th 2018. It is anticipated that Mr Boyle will take up…
Traveller children losing out as report finds primary schools most under-funded
Traveller children are among those losing out because of under-investment in primary schools around the country. A new report by the OECD this week reveals that the lowest spending per pupil in Ireland is at primary level. Speaking to Ocean FM News today, Vincent Duffy, the Sligo Mayo rep for…
Schools facing closures due to lack of substitutes
National schools across the North West are facing closure when a teacher is out sick due to a lack of available substitutes. Newly qualified teachers are finding it easier to get full time employment in Australia, Dubai and Great Britain than stay in Ireland for subbing hours. This has meant…