News - Education Minister
Reopening of schools in doubt due to teachers' concerns
The re-opening of schools for students with special needs is in doubt after a teaching union said it has "grave safety concerns". There are
Jan 19, 2021 08:39
Cavan councillor calls on Education Minister to explain why funding has not been approved for West Cavan schools
A Cavan councillor has expressed frustration that the Department of Education has yet to approve funding for two West Cavan schools that require “basic structural
Jan 13, 2021 12:45
Cavan father says a return to school 'can't be justified', as senior ministers meet to discuss reopening schools
Schools are set to remain closed for the rest of the month. The cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 is meeting to discuss the closure
Jan 5, 2021 13:16
Cavan and Monaghan schools to benefit from technology grants of more than €1.67 million
Schools in Cavan and Monaghan are set to benefit from technology grants of more than €1.67 million. The funding will be used to support
Nov 30, 2020 11:12
Approval given for a PE Hall at Monaghan Collegiate School
Approval has been given for a PE Hall for Monaghan Collegiate School. The application was approved this morning by Minister Norma Foley recently. It will
Oct 20, 2020 12:06
Works on Holy Family School in Cootehill due to be completed by end of the year
Works on the Holy Family School in Cootehill are due to be completed by the end of the year. Local TD Niamh Smyth says she
Aug 25, 2020 12:12
Pressure on Education Minister to answer questions on LC predictive grading
The Taoiseach has said the Education Minister has no issue going before the Covid-19 committee. Norma Foley has been facing pressure from the opposition
Aug 20, 2020 13:10
Local councillor says fourth primary school in Carrickmacross is urgently needed
The Department of Education is being called on to start planning for a new primary school in Carrickmacross. There are concerns schools which already have
Jul 28, 2020 17:00
Local Principal "horrified" at delay to Leaving Cert results
A local Principal says she's "horrified" at the delay in releasing this year's leaving cert results. The Education Minister has said the delay
Jul 17, 2020 15:24
Cavan school principal says more clarity is needed for schools to fully re-open in September
More clarity is needed for schools to fully re-open in September. That's according to Mary Sheridan, who is Principal of St Bricin's
Jun 15, 2020 13:53NorthernSound Newsletter
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