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People who have been evacuated from Afghanistan arrive at Melsbroek military airport
Plight of Afghan women and girls must not fall off agenda – Helen McEntee
Foreign affairs minister said more than 2.6m girls have been denied access to secondary school since the Taliban took control in 2021

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Gaza student misses start of UCC course amid visa appeal delays 
Gaza student misses start of UCC course amid visa appeal delays 
Some 58 students from Gaza granted scholarships to Irish third-level institutions remain unable to travel after visa refusals, despite many having lodged appeals months ago

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

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Childcare cost is a barrier to having children in rural Ireland – survey
In the 2026 Rural Ireland Thinks survey, 63% of respondents said the cost of childcare is an impediment to having children — up from 55% in 2024 when the survey was last taken

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

New 495-bed student apartments approved for Cork's city centre
Cork student apartment plan on site of former Sullivan's Quay tax office is appealed
Bam said a City Council condition cutting floors threaten the project's viability

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Royal High School
Letters to the Editor: Leaving Cert biology, chemistry, and physics groups had same problems as maths 
An Irish Science Teachers’ Association representative support calls for an independent international review of NCCA curriculum design and development procedures

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Primary school teachers to begin campaign of industrial action, up to and including strike
Primary school teachers to begin campaign of industrial action, up to and including strike
Union’s members also plan to join with public sector workers in proposed countrywide strike on October 14

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

DCU campus
DCU wrote off €4.38m spent on professional fees for proposed student accommodation 
University decided not to proceed with development, accounts show

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

University of Galway data breach affected almost 190 people, financial statements reveal
University of Galway data breach affected almost 190 people, financial statements reveal
Investigation found 187 people’s personal data had been breached, but the university could not establish when the initial compromise occurred

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Irish university spent €10.6m on student records system still 'uncompleted' three years after deadline
Irish university spent €10.6m on student records system still 'uncompleted' three years after deadline
University of Galway has also 'effectively' written off €1.6m in costs associated with the records management system project  

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

25 professors to be recruited in first for Ireland's TU sector
25 professors to be recruited in first for Ireland's TU sector
Appointments to be made across veterinary surgery and rural medicine, AI, climate action, and biomedical engineering 

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

'Our learners are adults, not children': Department washes its hands of children's science centre
'Our learners are adults, not children': Department washes its hands of children's science centre
Since 2003, the children's museum's budget has spiralled from an initial €14m to its most recently assigned level of €70.4m

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

'Lost' Norman castle discovered on campus of Irish university
'Lost' Norman castle discovered on campus of Irish university
UCD can now claim to have what researchers believe is the oldest standing building on any university campus in Ireland

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Children with disabilities more likely to miss school
Children with disabilities more likely to miss school
A study by the ESRI and Tusla Education Support Service has found higher levels of school absence among children with disabilities and those experiencing socio-emotional difficulties

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

'No data' on whether drug prevention lessons are being taught in schools
'No data' on whether drug prevention lessons are being taught in schools
Health Research Board research said there was no data available on the extent to which the Social Personal Health Education  is 'actually delivered'

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Young man texts on phone while sitting in car trunk with boxes. He is moving out of home for college, starting new life journey.
Social media, AI and misogyny among emerging concerns for students, guidance counsellors say
A survey found anxiety remains the most common student mental health difficulty, while counsellors report emerging behavioural concerns

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Boy doing his school work or homework
Students given 'short bursts' of homework perform better than those given long assignments
University of Limerick study found shorter, regular homework assignments, rather than an increased volume of work was linked to stronger performance in maths and science 

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

A small group of students from Paris Université (Paris, France) sit on the steps of the Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont in front of
Students who go abroad on Erasmus have better opportunities — why don't more of us do it?
Irish students don't use Erasmus+ as much as other EU nationals - the opportunities it presents are legion, writes Ruth Casey

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Lawyer holding document and speaking to jury in courtroom
Law Society apprenticeship will allow solicitors qualify without third-level degree
Apprentice solicitors will earn while they learn as they will hold paid jobs as part of the seven-year programme

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Cork students and the 'absolute horror' that is the scramble for accommodation
Cork students and the 'absolute horror' that is the scramble for accommodation
Students describe making do with hostels, couch-surfing, and long commutes — while experts see the shortage persisting despite the Government strategy launched in March

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Homeschooling: Hands of an Unrecognizable Child Drawing While Sitting on her Mother's Lap, Lockdown Activities Concept (Overhead
Childminder says new regulations threaten to squeeze operators out of the system
Department of Children said its new regulations offer safeguards to children and gives quality assurance to parents

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

caucasian person holds snus tobacco pouch over black background. copy space. alternative chewing nicotine smoking.
Higher education minister faces calls to ban nicotine companies from distributing products on college campuses  
New nicotine products, such as pouches, do not currently fall under European Union or domestic tobacco control law

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

ECCE-only preschools face commercial rates bills of up to €7,000
ECCE-only preschools face commercial rates bills of up to €7,000
Junior housing minister John Cummins has asked officials to examine legislative changes following bills issued to some providers

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Ireland's first 'research security' guidelines issued to third-level institutions 
Ireland's first 'research security' guidelines issued to third-level institutions 
Measure aim to counter any efforts that could 'undermine academic freedom, institutional integrity, or fundamental values'

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Back view of male student raising hand on a class.
Jess Casey: Despite good PISA results, Ireland must heed drop in maths and reading scores
Rather than pat ourselves on the back for doing better than many other countries, we must work to to reverse the growing divide in Ireland

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

School exam stock
Maths and reading performance among Irish students drops sharply in recent years
Despite the drop, students’ test scores remain among the best in the world

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Ireland’s brightest maths students are thriving. So why are experts worried about the Leaving Cert?
S Ireland’s brightest maths students are thriving. So why are experts worried about the Leaving Cert?
Mathematicians fear proposed cuts to rigorous topics could affect students far beyond those pursuing maths degrees, including STEM and business

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Students Taking Exam in Classroom Setting. Students in uniforms are seated in a classroom, writing answers during an exam, highl
Leaving Cert Maths: Academic's review was 'not an endorsement' of draft curriculum
The 'Irish Examiner' has seen an academic's review of the proposed new curriculum in which she notes that  she was only checking it for 'meaning, clarity, and accuracy'

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Preschool teacher in classroom greeting new student
Our children deserve early years education that prioritises their needs over profits
We have become so used to thinking of childcare as big business that we have forgotten there are many, some quite obvious, solutions to the crisis we are facing

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Minister contradicts Uisce Éireann denial it gave him assurances about opening of Cork special school
Minister contradicts Uisce Éireann denial it gave him assurances about opening of Cork special school
Special education minister Michael Moynihan stands by his claim he was given 'at least a dozen' assurances about opening of school in Carrignavar, despite Uisce Éireann officials saying there was no record of any such engagement

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Mother and daughter talking
Significant increase in children experiencing school anxiety and avoidance
Barnardos report calls for improved access to educational needs assessments and greater targeted supports to address educational disadvantage

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

New ‘map of youth services’ will detail resources for children
New ‘map of youth services’ will detail resources for children
The first full Cabinet meeting since breaking for the summer recess will hear education minister's plan for the local services map

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Leaving Cert maths overhaul faces further criticism as second expert resigns
Leaving Cert maths overhaul faces further criticism as second expert resigns
UCD mathematics professor Pauline Mellon resigned in January, warning proposed higher-level changes could harm maths education.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

ASTI to ballot members on strike action as teachers 'working for less in real terms'
ASTI to ballot members on strike action as teachers 'working for less in real terms'
The ballot will take place in September with the result due later in the same month.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Empty Tables And Chairs In Primary Or Elementary School Classroom
'Zero indication' that some schools use physical restraint more than others, says minister 
Children in crisis were physically restrained 850 times in schools since last September

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

School stock
'Small cohort' of children remain without a school place for new academic year
The number of children requiring a special class or special school place has increased significantly in recent years

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Stripe Young Scientist winner spends summer developing blood heaemorrhage detection device 
Stripe Young Scientist winner spends summer developing blood heaemorrhage detection device 
Applications are now open for Stripe's 2027 exhibition

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

computer class
Schoolbooks are free, so why are Irish parents paying hundreds for digital devices?
Parents are questioning whether individually owned screens are essential for learning as concerns grow over cost, distraction and digital literacy.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Using toys during play therapy
Fresh blow for play therapy students as board resigns
Students facing potential losses of thousands of euro following the liquidation of a UK-based play therapy training provider have been dealt a fresh blow after the board of Play Therapy Ireland resigned

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Call for Government to urgently agree on timeframe for review of CAO points system
Call for Government to urgently agree on timeframe for review of CAO points system
Representative groups for students, parents, and schools said the Government’s progress on reform of the college places system has been poor to date

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Leaving Certificate results
Irish Examiner view: Leaving Cert is now effectively an entrance test for college
If students’ school experience is oriented towards exams to stream them for third-level, it is long-term cramming, not an education

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Jess Casey: Are we any nearer to fixing the Leaving Cert's fundamental flaws?
Jess Casey: Are we any nearer to fixing the Leaving Cert's fundamental flaws?
Five years after the ombudsman's warning, students, parents, teachers, principals and third-level academics are still calling for reform 

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Leaving Cert adjustment effect on college admissions will persist for years, academics warn
Leaving Cert adjustment effect on college admissions will persist for years, academics warn
Random selection was used in determining entry to most of Ireland's medicine and dentistry courses 

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

CAO offers: Did the points for your course go up? See all the first-round cut-offs
CAO offers: Did the points for your course go up? See all the first-round cut-offs
More than 90,000 college offers have been issued, with applicants now able to compare this year's points and course changes

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

CAO 2026: More than half of students miss out on first-choice course
CAO 2026: More than half of students miss out on first-choice course
More than 90,000 college offers were issued as academics warn Leaving Cert grading changes will continue affecting admissions

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

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