Minister’s move away from rote learning is a positive

Updated on November 14, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

More emphasis needs to be placed on numeracy and literacy levels, writes Mary Mitchell O’Connor THERE’S been a renewed focus over the last week on the Education Minister’s plans to reform the junior cycle and to effectively abolish… Read More

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Great news in Education as fee-charging school funding and pupil teacher ratios maintained

Updated on October 15, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the news that funding for fee-charging schools has been maintained in Budget 2014. Deputy Mitchell O’Connor, who is the chair of the Fine Gael Internal Committee… Read More

Category: News, News Archive Tags: Budget, Education, fee-paying schools

Parents should not be penalised for sending children to fee-paying schools

Updated on October 13, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

As we head into the budget next week, all eyes are on the possible changes that may be made to allow for an adjustment of somewhere in the region of €2.5 billion. As a former principal in a… Read More

Category: News, News Archive, Uncategorized Tags: Education, fee-paying schools

New education provision contains anomalies which need to be addressed

Updated on November 14, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Section 30 of Teaching Council Act may see some schools disadvantaged Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has called for anomalies which may arise following the implementation of Section 30 of the Teaching Council Act 2001,… Read More

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2013 Back to School Clothing & Footwear Allowance (BSCFA) Scheme

Updated on July 19, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BTSCFA) helps you meet the cost of uniforms and footwear for children going to school. You (the parent or guardian) must be getting certain social welfare payments or taking part… Read More

Category: News, News Archive Tags: children, Education, schools

Mitchell O’Connor welcomes new system of redeployment for SNAs

Updated on August 14, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

New panel system will deliver a sense of security for Special Needs Assistants Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has welcomed the announcement of a Supplementary Assignment Panel for Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) by the… Read More

Category: News, News Archive Tags: Education, jobs, SNAs

Mary Mitchell O’Connor welcomes new system of redeployment for SNAs

Updated on July 5, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

New panel system will deliver a sense of security for Special Needs Assistants Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has welcomed the announcement of a Supplementary Assignment Panel for Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) by the Minister… Read More

Category: News, News Archive Tags: Education, SNAs

Department of Education & Skills hosts first meeting of the European ePortfolio project group

Updated on May 11, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

The Department of Education & Skills has hosted the first meeting of the European ePortfolio project consortium. The project is a trial of the use of ePortfolios in teaching, learning and assessment. An e-portfolio, or digital portfolio, is… Read More

Category: News, News Archive Tags: Education, ICT

Minister launches new Government of Ireland International Scholarships to strengthen links with emerging markets

Updated on April 22, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Minister also praises International Student Ambassadors who are promoting Ireland as a study destination A new international scholarship scheme, aimed at attracting top students from priority and emerging markets to study in Ireland, is being launched by the… Read More

Category: News, News Archive Tags: Education, international scholarships, students

Education Minister publishes report into the income available to fee charging schools

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., today (Tuesday 5th March) published a report into the discretionary income available to the 55 fee charging schools in the country. “Fee Charging Schools – Analysis of Fee Income”… Read More

Category: News, News Archive Tags: Education, school fees, schools