It is testing times in primary schools around the country.

Children’s Books Ireland (CBI), the national organisation for the promotion of children’s books and reading, is deeply concerned about recent comments by the Minister for Finance regarding the desirability of iPads for every child over the age of five.

‘Revolving door’ comes in for scrutiny

ALMOST one-in-five Irish second-level students miss school or classes regularly, according to an international report published yesterday.