New primary school curriculum to be phased in
Details of a new primary school curriculum, to be phased in from next year across every primary and special school in the country, will be published today. For the first time, all
Further Education and Training Options for the Leaving Cert Class of 2025
The Leaving Cert may seem like a long time ago, but over the next week we have the results, CAO Offers and all the decisions that go with them. There are many
Fewer top marks awarded as Leaving Cert grade deflation takes hold
Leaving Certificate results have fallen this year as grade deflation takes hold after five years of artificially high outcomes. The class of 2025 has been awarded fewer top grades, with the proportion
What’s the Irish for catfish? How new Irish words are created
Analysis: Anyone can submit a request for a word to be translated into Gaeilge and a language committee goes to work to draft the new term How are the Irish words for
RSA not fit for purpose amid driving test delays – IHRA
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IHRA) has called for “a root and branch review” of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the organisation’s operation of the driving test system. The average waiting
How to keep your dishwasher running efficiently
Sunshine and blue skies… much as we love dining al fresco and barbecue parties, cleaning up afterwards can be a messy affair – think marinades, sticky sauces and oily vinaigrettes lingering on
Oxford academics used cup made from human skull at formal dinners until 2015
Skull’s ‘shameful history’ charted in new book exploring colonial theft of ancestral remains Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Oxford University academics used a chalice
Bands for top Junior Cycle grades to be widened
It will be easier for Junior Cycle students to achieve the two top grades in their exams under changes to Junior Cycle grade bands announced by Minister for Education Helen McEntee. Marks
Teachers could get permanent post after a year – minister
Newly qualified teachers may become eligible for a permanent contract after just one year in a post, in a new measure announced by the Minister for Education. The change is designed to
5 of the most important financial decisions to make in life
Making sound financial decisions is crucial for achieving long-term stability and success. Warren Buffet had two rules: 1. Never lose money2. Never forget Rule #1 The choices we make regarding our finances
VAT on private school fees is discriminatory, high court told
Legal action claims policy breaches rights of children with SEN whose requirements cannot be met by UK state schools. Adding VAT to private school fees discriminates against children with conditions such as
Ban bosses from ‘improper’ use of NDAs for low-paid workers, says ex-minister
Louise Haigh calls for end to two-tier system over complaints of sexual misconduct or harassment. Bosses should be banned from the “improper” use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for low-paid workers in the
What is the youngest age that autism can show up in children?
It’s the start of World Autism Acceptance Week and there are still many common myths people believe about autistic children. Autism is a lifelong developmental difference that affects how people communicate and
