Organisation: Oireachtas Education and Social Protection Committee

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

‘High-class roles should not be above JobBridge’

A Government TD has questioned why JobBridge should not be extended to “high-class” professions during a fractious debate over whether the scheme was taking advantage of vulnerable job seekers.

Thu, 05 Nov, 2015

‘No magic wand’ on northside schools’ futures

Management at primary schools on the northside of Cork City are to meet and thrash out a way of ensuring their survival in the face of falling enrolments.

Thu, 19 Jun, 2014

Former Small Firms Association director to head new state training body

The Minister for Education, Ruairi Quinn, has announced his intention to appoint Pat Delaney as the Chairperson of SOLAS.

Thu, 19 Sep, 2013

More qualify for back-to-school funds

About 15,000 families more than expected may get financial help from the State for back-to-school costs this year as parents continue to struggle with uniform and book costs.

Wed, 10 Oct, 2012

Warning over major deficits in insurance fund

Increased PRSI contributions or reduced pension and social welfare benefits will be needed to address major deficits in the Social Insurance Fund (SIF), an Oireachtas Committee was warned yesterday. An actuarial review of the SIF conducted by consultants KPMG has revealed the shortfall in the fund stood at €1.5bn in 2011.

Fri, 21 Sep, 2012