Donegal school affected by latest structural defects scandal
Some schools affected by the latest structural defects scandal – including one in Donegal -may not reopen in time for the new term. Safety issues have been identified at 17 schools, which were initially cleared for use last year after problems were discovered at 22 others. All were built by Western…
Minister for Education says small schools are ‘the heart of the community’
The Minister for Education says small schools are ‘the heart of the community’. Speaking at Oideas Gael in Glencolmcille, Co Donegal yesterday evening, Minister Joe McHugh was responding to questions raised over a recent EU report on class sizes, with Ireland among the highest in Europe. Almost one quarter of…
Minister leads new initiative to keep small schools open
A new initiative to strengthen small schools ahead of an expected fall in primary pupil numbers is being headed up by the Minister of Education and Donegal TD Joe McHugh and the Rural Development Minister, Michael Ring. The new is initiative is seeking ideas on how best to sustain small…
Students across the region begin leaving and junior cert exams
Students across the north west begin their Leaving and Junior Cert exams today. Over the next two to three weeks, more than 54-thousand will sit the Leaving Cert and almost 63-thousand will sit the Junior Cert across the country. English and CSPE are first up at junior cycle today, while…
Donegal: Minister McHugh says he’s disappointed with voter turnout
The Minister for Education says he hopeful some of the parties new candidates running in a number of constituencies across Donegal will secure a seat. Minister Joe McHugh says however that he is disappointed Michelle McKenna has not performed well in the tallies so far in the Buncrana Electoral area.…
Major funding boost for Killybegs harbour
Funding to the value of €5m has been allocated for major works at Killybegs Harbour. The funding will ensure the continuation of work to extend the quay and provide more berthing space through the Smooth Point Phase 2 development. Funds will also be allocated to safety and maintenance at the…
Minister McHugh delighted with response to Irish exemptions consultation
Donegal TD and Minister for Education Joe McHugh says he is delighted with the response to a public consultation into exemptions for students studying Irish. Over 2 thousand people have had their say on a review into exemptions for students studying the subject. The consultation is seeking views on the…