Jess Casey
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Covid-19 survey finds health and access to technology the main worries for teachers
Almost a third of teachers told the Teachers' Union of Ireland survey they considered leaving the profession or retiring early as a result of Covid-19. → Read More
Cork school trialling 15 minute Covid-19 testing for teachers
Staff receive their results within 15 minutes via the Health Passport app, followed by a phone call from the onsite doctor. → Read More
Cork school trialing 15 minute Covid-19 testing for teachers
Staff receive their results within 15 minutes via the Health Passport app, followed by a phone call from the onsite doctor. → Read More
Company linked to Leaving Cert errors paid €30,000 more than previously reported
Spending on the contract so far is €33,000 more than reported last week → Read More
Colleges in chaos as Leaving Cert results delayed
Students, parents, and colleges have been left scrambling as the fallout from the decision to delay publishing this year's Leaving Certificate results added to the chaos and confusion engulfing the education sector. → Read More
Family of Garda Colm Horkan thank public for their support
Garda Horkan, originally from Charlestown in Co. Mayo, was shot dead in the town of Castlerea shortly before midnight on Wednesday, June 17. The weeks following his death have been 'very tough' for his family, according to his brother Dermot. → Read More
Principals warn against foreign holidays for students this summer
Parents who bring their children on a foreign holiday this summer run the risk of jeopardising their chances of returning to school in September. → Read More
INTO warns that more teaching cover will be needed if schools are to re-open in September
Maintaining fully staffed schools in the event of teacher absences will be necessary for the planned full return to classrooms, given that the most recent public health advice forbids the attendance of anyone with symptoms. → Read More
UCC student rent rises still on the table
Planned rent increases remain on the cards at University College Cork (UCC), with students continuing to ask the university to consider reversing its stance on the matter. → Read More
Transport issues 'will hit summer programmes'
Many children will not be able to attend summer programmes due to issues around transport, and school buses are likely to be an issue when schools reopen, disability advocates have warned. → Read More
Children's mental health suffering due to coronavirus impact, say parents
Parents are concerned about the mental health of their young children due to the pandemic and the subsequent lack of social interaction, as well as the transition back to school. → Read More
Detailed guidance on summer educational programmes for children needed
The absence of detailed guidance on summer programmes for children with special educational needs could put students and staff at risk, and it is acting as a deterrent to those thinking of opting into the scheme. → Read More
Cork sculptor chosen to create monument that honours black activist who tackled segregation laws
The Cork sculptor who created the acclaimed artwork remembering the solidarity shown by the Native American Choctaw people is to create a new piece, honouring the Black activist who helped end racist segregation laws. → Read More
Children have brought Covid-19, social distancing and references to death into play, study finds
Children have brought the virus, social distancing, and lockdown restrictions into play-time, including references to death, handwashing or pretending to be ‘the coronavirus’ in chase games, new research has found. → Read More
Three in 10 female students experience non-consensual sex at college
One in 10 male students, and 28% of non- binary students, also reported experiencing non-consensual penetration, either through force or threat of force or while incapacitated and unable to give consent. → Read More
Families 'angry' after some children with Down Syndrome excluded from summer education programmes
Parents of children with Down syndrome are “disappointed, angry and distressed” to see some cohorts of students not included in draft guidelines for summer programmes. → Read More
Fresh concerns over contract tracing tech on buses
Fresh concerns around contact tracing technology and its accuracy on Irish commuter buses have been raised by a new study carried out by two researchers at Trinity College Dublin (TCD). → Read More
Limerick city centre pedestrianisation plans scaled back due to trader concerns
Catherine Street will now only be closed to cars on Sundays from 11am until Mondays at 2am. → Read More
Covid-19: Return to school hinges on relaxation of social distancing
The full return to school for thousands of children and young people hinges on whether or not it will be safe to relax, or remove, social distancing in classrooms, according to the official advice compiled by the Department of Education. → Read More
Children to learn at home four days a week if two-metre rule stays in place
Children will learn at home four days a week should physical distancing guidelines remain in place when both secondary schools and primary schools reopen, official advice to the Government outlines. → Read More