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‘I’ve listened’: Education Minister confirms no SNA reductions from September

‘I’ve listened’: Education Minister confirms no SNA reductions from September

Hildegarde Naughton said she had ‘listened’ and understood the concern caused by the ‘cliff edge’ approach to SNA provision.

Fine Gael councillor and principal says children will always come first in row over SNAs

Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton was embroiled in controversy when she announced a review of SNA allocations

Review of SNA allocations paused after backlash from teachers, parents and unions

Review of SNA allocations paused after backlash from teachers, parents and unions

It follows complaints from schools and parents, reporting a reduction in the number of available posts.

Government accused of ‘soft pedalling’ on reforms to regulate big tech

Government accused of ‘soft pedalling’ on reforms to regulate big tech

Minister’s new school pledge completely misleading, Labour says

Minister’s new school pledge completely misleading, Labour says

President Connolly appoints first minister to Government

President Connolly appoints first minister to Government

School secretaries and caretakers agree to withdraw strike for negotiations

School secretaries and caretakers agree to withdraw strike for negotiations

Storm Éowyn: Almost 3,000 people helping ESB to restore power amid anger over response

Storm Éowyn: Almost 3,000 people helping ESB to restore power amid anger over response

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

Generators from Romania are expected to arrive in Ireland on Friday as work continues to reconnect water and electricity supplies after Storm Eowyn.

Government names 23 junior ministers including new migration role

Government names 23 junior ministers including new migration role

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

The Government has completed its list of 23 junior ministers, a record number

Fianna Fáil drug policy switch is a ‘clarification’ not a U-turn,says Micheál Martin

Fianna Fáil drug policy switch is a ‘clarification’ not a U-turn,says Micheál Martin

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

The Tánaiste said he was surprised that Fine Gael had attacked his party’s manifesto pledge on decriminalisation.

Sinn Féin accuses Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil of orchestrating ‘sham row’

Sinn Féin accuses Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil of orchestrating ‘sham row’

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Louise O’Reilly said the parties are not ‘fooling anybody’ by arguing about their differences when they ‘agree of pretty much everything’

Harris misses Leaders’ Questions due to calls with Sunak and Zelenskiy, Dáil told

Harris misses Leaders’ Questions due to calls with Sunak and Zelenskiy, Dáil told

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Government chief whip Hildegarde Naughten detailed Simon Harris' commitments for his first full day in office by way of explanation for his absence

10,000 free home STI kits being ordered every month

10,000 free home STI kits being ordered every month

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

More than 4 million euros has been allocated for the service this year.

Sinn Féin no-confidence motion against McEntee dismissed as 'political stunt'

Sinn Féin no-confidence motion against McEntee dismissed as 'political stunt'

Sun, 03 Dec, 2023

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said there needed to be accountability following recent rioting in Dublin

Government not listening to concerns over safety in Dublin city, says Doherty

Government not listening to concerns over safety in Dublin city, says Doherty

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty said "we've seen public safety collapse

Calls to urgently implement Safe Access Zones for abortion services after protests

Calls to urgently implement Safe Access Zones for abortion services after protests

Sun, 01 Oct, 2023

Figures from the Department of Health through the Freedom of Information Act show there 19 requests for Safe Access Zones since January 2022.