Smartphones to be banned from all Irish secondary schools
“We’re very conscious of the world in which we live.” Minister for Education Norma Foley has pledged that smartphones are to be banned from all Irish secondary schools. Minister Foley is set to write to schools in the coming weeks regarding the new directive, which is backed up by evidence phones ‘disrupt’ learning and contribute […]
1 year ago
Minister seeks “collective decision” from parents to ban smartphones from under 13s
She has said that government support will be provided. Education minister Norma Foley has called for a “collective decision” from parents not to purchase smartphones to children until they leave primary school. Speaking at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis, Ms Foley said that she will be forwarding a memo to the Cabinet that would involve […]
2 years ago
Free schoolbooks to be provided for all primary children after €50 million Government grants
Great news for families set to deal with back-to-school costs. The Government has announced that payments of over €50 million are being made to primary schools across Ireland to provide free schoolbooks to pupils within the free education scheme from September this year. In a statement on its website, the Government described the new funding […]
3 years ago
Primary school children in Ireland to be offered in-school counselling
“Students have met many challenges.” Irish children at primary school level are set to be offered in-school counselling. Both parents and teachers have expressed concerns about the rising levels of anxiety among school children, especially those in primary school. To combat the rise in children suffering from anxiety, the Department of Education plans on introducing […]
3 years ago
“Spineless and baseless” – Norma Foley blasts “no policies” Sinn Féin
Strong words for the opposition. Minister for Education Norma Foley didn’t hold back while launching a scathing critique in the direction of her Sinn Féin rivals. Foley’s heated remarks arrived during her introduction of Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis in Dublin over the weekend. According to the Irish Examiner, Minister Foley […]
3 years ago
Teachers union president slams Norma Foley over new Leaving Cert proposals
“For all your years in the classroom, we fear Minister that your reflections over those nine months with the report were not informed by actions and realities on the ground.” The President of Teachers Union Ireland (TUI) has slammed Norma Foley over new proposals for the Leaving Cert. Martin Marjoram responded to the Minister for […]
4 years ago