School transport refunds to be issued over next six weeks
*Minister for Education, Norma Foley. Photograph: Gary Collins School transport refunds are to be issued on a staged basis over the next six weeks.
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Minister Foley defends efforts to tackle two-tier pay system for teachers
*Minister for Education, Norma Foley (FF). Photograph: Gary Collins Minister for Education, Norma Foley (FF) has insisted “substantial progress” has been made to tackle the two tier pay system that exists for thousands of teachers in Ireland and hundreds in Co Clare.
Clare principals refute Minister’s comments on process for securing special education support
Clare principals have refuted comments from the Minister for Education regarding the success of applications for special education support.
‘Lá spesialta’ for Gaelscoil as Clonmoney NS highlight need for Dept support
Tuesday was hailed as a “lá spesialta” in the history of Gaelscoil Mhíchíl Cíosog as the Minister for Education announced a new general purpose halla and two early intervention units for the school.
Clooney NS fighting to maintain four teacher status
Clooney N.S. has launched a campaign to maintain its status as a four-teacher school after pupil numbers in the rural county Clare school fell last year.
Heating issues to be rectified at Ennis National
Mechanical works to rectify heating issues at Ennis National School are to be carried out.
Department finally complete detailed design stage for amalgamating Ennistymon schools
Confirmation has been issued by the Minister for Education that the amalgamation of secondary schools in Ennistymon has been approved for tender.
Crowe to meet with Minister Foley to progress amalgamation of Ennistymon schools
Minister for Education Norma Foley (FF) will meet with Clare TD Cathal Crowe (FF) to discuss the finer details of amalgamating Ennistymon schools.
Government ‘washing its hands’ of responsibility & piling pressure on schools to complete reopening
With schools set to reopen later this month, a Clare TD has cautioned that the timeframe to equip schools to conform to COVID-19 regulations is unrealistic and thus puts the upcoming academic term at risk.
