Opposition politicians dismiss archbishop’s claim that seizing church assets is ‘opportunism’ – The Irish Times
Comments by the Catholic Primate that seizing assets from religious orders to fund redress schemes could be seen…
Explainer: What changes are being introduced to improve childcare in Ireland?
Two action plans aimed at reducing childcare costs have been unveiled Children’s Minister Norma Foley. Photo: PA The…
Teachers’ union slams Minister over Assessment of Need changes
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Explainer: What do Assessments of Need process reforms mean for children in Ireland?
Current backlogs in the system are causing massive delays in diagnosis of disability Norma Foley Children’s Minister Norma…
Children with additional educational needs will not need assessment to access classes or schools – The Irish Times
Children with additional educational needs will no longer need an assessment to access a special class or special…
Review into Kyran Durnin case to stay unpublished as concern is raised over another missing child – The Irish Times
A review by a national oversight body into the case of missing Co Louth schoolboy Kyran Durnin will…
Large extensions to critical infrastructure ‘should be exempted from seeking planning’ – The Irish Times
Large extensions to critical infrastructure should be exempted from requiring planning permission, according to a report due to…
Longford’s young people help shape Ireland’s EU Presidency priorities at Seanad na nÓg 2025
Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann Senator Mark Daly and Senator Maria Byrne and Minister for Children, Disability…
Enable Ireland open €1.2m residential respite service in Barefield
*Photograph: Natasha Barton. ENABLE IRELAND’s €1.2m residential respite service in Barefield has been officially opened. Funding has been…
Companies sue Ministers over alleged breach of €4.4 million contract for IP accommodation centre – The Irish Times
Two Government ministries are being sued for alleged breach of a €4.4 million contract for the refurbishment of…
Third-level student fees ‘to be cut by €500 permanently in Budget’ – The Irish Times
A permanent €500 cut to third-level student fees is set to be included in the budget as last-ditch…
More public sector and Civil Service jobs earmarked for disabled people – The Irish Times
More Civil Service posts, public jobs and a doubling of employment advisers for disabled people are among commitments…