Junior Cert to be significantly changed under new scheme
Minister of Education gives his approval to NCCA’s proposals to change the focus of the Junior Cert from rote learning and state exams.
View ArticleColumn: Our school system is broken – we need to look beyond exams
Irish students are falling behind, forcing companies to look abroad for staff. But a new approach could change that, writes University of Limerick founder Ed Walsh.
View ArticleFarming bodies against asset testing for third-level grants
Interest groups say the move could result in children from low-income families being refused maintenance assistance.
View ArticleColumn: Why the Leaving Cert as we know it is redundant, by a headmaster
There are better assessment systems out there internationally, writes headmaster Arthur Godsil. So why aren’t we using them?
View ArticleColumn: Times have changed and so should the Junior Cert
In the wake of the Junior Certificate results, Deputy Principal Noirin Walsh says that the examination is no longer in tune with the demand of today’s students.
View ArticleHow do Ireland's doctor competence checks fare against Britain's strict new...
New UK rules mean doctors are assessed every five years and have their licences renewed. So how does it work in Ireland?
View ArticleColumn: Should we increase school inspections?
The reality is that inspections only offer a momentary window into a teacher’s classroom as an educator. I would challenge the very notion that increasing inspections and appraisals is necessary to...
View Article40 hours to go until property tax deadline
Around 1.1 million homeowners have so far paid the charge.
View ArticleO'Connor content with Leinster performance led by 'alright' Ian Madigan
The Australian head coach also underlined his belief that ‘the Pro 12 is getting stronger and stronger.’
View ArticleIRB extend pitch-side concussion tests to 10 minutes in drive for 'cultural...
The memory and balance sections of the PSCA will also be expanded from the 1st of June.
View ArticlePlayer ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Turkey
Martin O’Neill’s men were beaten 2-1 in today’s end-of-season friendly.
View ArticleTalks stall between IMO and HSE on consultant doctors
The sticking point is on how a consultant’s experience will be assessed in terms of where they land on the pay scale.
View ArticleMourinho hails 'perfect performance' from two-goal Diego Costa
However, the Chelsea boss was unhappy with how Everton players ‘tried to create problems’ for his striker.
View ArticleLouis van Gaal: 'We don't look world-class at the moment'
The Manchester United manager believes Angel di Maria will need time to adapt to the English game.
View Article'A Championship team in international shirts' - the Scottish media reaction...
The visiting reporters were less than impressed with the standard of football.
View ArticleGeorge North likely to miss Leinster clash as he undergoes head injury...
The 24-year-old was injured on Saturday.
View Article'Glenn Whelan should have been sent off:' The British media reaction to...
The tackle on Seamus Coleman was naturally the main talking point.
View ArticleGetting a hip or breast implant? Irish patients to get a card that traces the...
The EU measure aims to improve medical safety following on from the scare over faulty breast implants from France in 2012.
View ArticleChildren aged three forced to wait two years for assessment, despite legal 3...
Early intervention is absolutely crucial to ensure that children with disabilities are properly looked after and have services provided for them.
View ArticleJust 230 out of 750 mental health posts approved since 2015 have been filled
Some €70 million in funding was announced over 2015-2016.
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