Education Minister Norma Foley announced that while most of Ireland’s schools remain open, a significant number are closed due to heavy snowfall and unsafe conditions in several counties, including Carlow and Kilkenny. Schools are making individual decisions based on local…
Minister for Education Norma Foley reports that while most of Ireland’s 4,000 schools remain open despite severe weather, a significant number will close in several counties, including Carlow and Kilkenny. Safety concerns drive school decisions amid unprecedented snowfall and local…
Five new special schools are set to open in Ireland by September 2025 to meet the rising demand for educational spaces for children with additional needs. Locations include Lucan and north Dublin in addition to schools in Cork, Castleblaney, and…
The TIMSS 2023 report reveals a significant drop in math and science scores among second year girls in Ireland, while boys’ scores remain unchanged. Despite Irish students ranking among the top performers internationally, Dr. Sylvia Denner noted the emergence of…
Minister for Education Norma Foley has announced a funding of €12 million to support post-primary schools in implementing revised Leaving Certificate science subjects—Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The changes include a 60% traditional written assessment and a new 40% additional assessment…
