In the first of five reports published on Wednesday by the Department of Education on the issue of bullying in schools, a new requirement has been put in place for schools to review cases of bullying with students and their parents after 20 days to see if the bullying has stopped. Turn2Me, a national mental […]
Fianna Fáil minister praises Donegal candidates ahead of local elections
By Dionne Meehan FIANNA FÁIL Minister Norma Foley said she is “privileged” to work alongside such a “great” team in Donegal, during her visit to the county last week. Taking time out of her busy schedule, the minister met with local Fianna Fáil candidates ahead of next week’s local elections. Advertisement Overall, Fianna Fáil has […]
Minister for Education to visit Donegal today
By Dionne Meehan MINISTER for Education, Norma Foley, is set to visit a number of locations throughout the county today. First, the Minister will visit Scoil Íosagáin in Buncrana before attending the opening of Errigal College’s new modular building in Letterkenny. Advertisement The temporary modular building adds another seven new classrooms to Errigal College. The […]
Over €1 million spent on renting prefabs for Donegal schools
by Kate Heaney THE cost of renting prefab buildings for schools in Donegal has cost €1,098,888 this year to the beginning of December and the figure is expected to increase next year. That is according to Minister for Education Norma Foley who, in replying to a Parliamentary Question(PQ) in early December revealed that the expected […]
Minister Foley confirms date for Leaving Certificate 2023 results
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has today confirmed that the date the State Examinations Commission intends to issue the Leaving Certificate 2023 results is Friday, 25 August 2023. Minister Foley said this is a significant and very welcome step towards pre-pandemic norms in relation to the timing for issue of results. “Within this timeframe, […]
‘I wasn’t expecting this’ – Fr John Joe Duffy honoured with education award
BY DIARMAID DOHERTY FR John Joe Duffy has paid tribute to the wider primary school community who all play a part in helping to provide education for our young people. He was speaking after being honoured for his contribution to the community and to local schools at an event in Limerick on Tuesday night. Advertisement […]
Delayed school projects in Donegal to proceed
THE Government has confirmed that the Donegal school building projects that had been halted will now proceed. Minister for Education, Norma Foley, today confirmed an agreement had been secured to guarantee and support the roll-out and continuation of the Department’s school building programme. The Department of Education will update each of the 58 schools in the country […]
Education Minister Norma Foley given warm welcome in Creeslough
Education Minister Norma Foley has received a warm welcome from the excited pupils and staff of Scoil Mhuire, Creeslough. Minister Foley is in the county today to officially open a new state of the art school at Scoil Mhuire B&C, Stranorlar and a modern extension at Scoil Mhuire Creeslough. Advertisement Creeslough was her […]
Education Minister set to visit Donegal today
STAFF and students from two Donegal schools are preparing for a special visit from Minister for Education Norma Foley tomorrow. During her visit to the county Minister Foley will officially open a new state of the art school at Scoil Mhuire B&C, Stranorlar and a modern extension at Scoil Mhuire Creeslough. The new Scoil Mhuire […]