Podcasts about education norma foley

Outgoing Minister for Education Norma Foley, who’s a Fianna Fáil TD for Kerry, spoke to Jerry about the agreement reached on a draft programme for government and her reaction to constituency rivals, the Healy-Raes, agreeing a deal to support the new coalition.

Sarah Green, the principal of St Seton's Secondary in Ballyfermot speaking to Kate Varley

The government has come into criticism over the past 48 hours for its decision to allocate €9 million in the Budget for equipment to store students' phones during the school day.Minister for Education Norma Foley joins Kieran Cuddihy to respond and discuss. She also discusses the passing of former minister Mary O'Rourke, and the controversy surrounding the SPHE course in schools following a ‘whistleblower' story.

Yesterday, Fianna Fáil announced that Cllr Michael Cahill and Killarney-based solicitor Linda Gordon-Kelleher had been added to the party ticket to contest the upcoming general election in Kerry. They join Minister for Education Norma Foley, Kerry’s sole Fianna Fáil TD.

Kerry schools are among those named by the scoping inquiry into historical sexual abuse in schools run by religious orders. The inquiry was established by the Government after a radio documentary exposed the abuse of boys by religious orders in Blackrock College in Dublin. The inquiry report stated that over 800 people had been accused of more than 2,300 instances of historical sexual abuse. Jerry spoke to the Minister for Education Norma Foley and to Liam O'Brien, series producer of RTÉ Documentary on One, which produced the Blackrock Boys documentary. If you’ve been affected by this, you can contact the Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre on 1800 633 333 or One in Four on 01 662 40 70.

Mobile phones could be banned in secondary schools under plans being considered by the Minister for Education Norma Foley.Rachel Harper, principal of St Patrick's National School in Greystones, and Jennifer Horgan, secondary school teacher and columnist for the Irish Examiner, join The Last Word to discuss the proposal.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page?

Minister for Education Norma Foley speaks to us

Minister for Education Norma Foley spoke to Matt about free school books, teacher shortages and her plans to ban smart phones in secondary schools.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

A new report from the Department of Education has revealed almost a third of secondary school students feel unsafe in school... The report came with a number of recommendations on preventing and addressing bullying.To discuss, Kieran is joined by Chris Sherlock, Broadcaster and bullying victim, Sean Fallon and later by Minister for Education Norma Foley.

Education Minister Norma Foley has said a total ban on sales of smartphones to primary school pupils could be considered if a voluntary agreement does not work. It comes as mobile phone networks confirmed they would back the Government's guidelines. To discuss Minister for Education Norma Foley.

As the Minister visits Cork today, PJ chats about issues such as reducing the voting age, special needs education and childcare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the issues that keeps coming up at the teaching union conferences is the number of vacancies in the teaching profession and the difficulty with recruiting. We discuss all with the Minister for Education Norma Foley.

One of the issues that keeps coming up at the teaching union conferences is the number of vacancies in the teaching profession and the difficulty with recruiting. We discuss all with the Minister for Education Norma Foley.

The Clare branch of the Social Democrats insists the State's current approach to school transport isn't working for families in this county. Minister for Education Norma Foley is expected to bring a review of the school transport scheme to Government which would see the distance threshold reduced, thus making thousands more children eligible. However, the new approach would also see the price of primary and post-primary tickets rise from €50 to €75 and €75 to €150 respectively. Following calls from Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore for the system to be overhauled, Ogonnelloe-based Chair of the party's Clare branch Gary Miley says a new system under the remit of the Department of Transport must be introduced.

Thousands more children will become eligible for free school transport under plans being finalised by Minister for Education Norma Foley. We get reaction from Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow & Spokesperson for the Climate and children

Thousands more children will become eligible for free school transport under plans being finalised by Minister for Education Norma Foley. We get reaction from Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow & Spokesperson for the Climate and children

Norma Foley, Minister for Education Norma Foley on meeting social media companies regarding protecting children from harm online

A new report was released today by the joint committee on the Irish language and Gaeltacht calling on Minister for Education Norma Foley to scrap the system which allocates exemptions on Irish language in schools. The focus will be to provide extra school supports and resources for children who would traditionally search out the Irish exemption. Aisling, Mother to 11-year-old Charlie and Pádraig Ó Duibhir, Professor Emeritus in DCU in the School of Language Literacy and early childhood education joined Kieran to discuss...

The Clare-based president of the ASTI insists schools must be provided with resources to monitor online bullying. As of this week, schools are required to note all incidents of bullying behaviour which involves recording the nature of the offence, the approach taken to address it and the outcome. Minister for Education Norma Foley has also invited representatives from Meta, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) to a roundtable discussion on online safety for young people next month. ASTI President and St. Joseph's Kilkee Community College teacher Geraldine O'Brien says when it comes to tackling online bullying, an initiative is only as strong as the resources granted to implement it.

BONUS EPISODE: Today, Minister for Education Norma Foley brought her recommendations on mobile phones in schools to cabinet. A few weeks ago she invited Mairead and Jenny in for a cup of tea so she could share her thoughts. Have a listen ...

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Peter O'Connell was joined by Brendan Horan Clare INTO Rep and Edel Smith, Principal of Carrigaholt NS to discuss primary school teacher shortages and smartphone use in school. The Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO), in conjunction with the Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) and the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association (CPSMA) today published the results of an extensive survey highlighting an unprecedented level of vacant teaching posts in primary and special schools. The survey found that in total, there is a current shortfall of 809 permanent, fixed-term and long-term substitute teachers in the schools who responded to the survey. To make matters even worse, these schools have also indicated that they anticipate having an additional 1,202 long-term vacancies within the next three months. Minister for Education Norma Foley will also bring a memo to Cabinet on Tuesday which will aim to encourage parents not to buy smartphones for primary school children. The minister said the vast majority of schools, particularly at primary level, do not support the use of smartphones within schools. Picture (c) Wokandapix from pixabay via Canva.com

Minister for Education Norma Foley spoke to Kieran about the government's new guidelines encouraging parents to hold off on buying smartphones for children.

A Shannon Councilor fears a lack of heating at a local school will result in students getting sick. A number of parents have contacted Sinn Féin's Donna McGettigan with complaints about the central heating being switched off in the school and she says students aren't permitted to wear coats or jackets in classrooms. It's been confirmed the principal of the school and Minister for Education Norma Foley have been contacted, with the latter issuing a response pledging to investigate the matter. Councillor Donna McGettigan believes in some cases, students struggling with the cold are afraid to speak up.

Minister For Education, Norma Foley joined The Last Word to discuss the details of Budget 2024's education investments, as well as her thoughts on the infamous voluntary contribution. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Minister for Education Norma Foley announced the details of a reform of the senior cycle, including the introduction of two new subjects, we get a reaction from Geraldine O'Brien, President ASTI, Alex Rowley, 2nd year Journalism Student / leaving cert class 2021, and Brian Mooney Guidance Counselor & Irish Times Education Correspondent.

Our Reporter, Sharon Lynch & Minister for Education, Norma Foley.

A Killarney father says the saga his family faced around lobbying for fixed track ceiling hoists, demonstrates the bureaucracy involved. Steve O’Mahony was reacting to confirmation that fixed track hoists will be included in Housing Adaption Grants for Older People and People with a Disability Schemes.Minister for Education Norma Foley confirmed €83 million government funding in the scheme, will now cover the cost of installing the hoists. Mr O’Mahony’s seven-year-old daughter, Alexis, has a PDH deficiency, a rare metabolic condition which causes brain abnormalities.

Minister for Education Norma Foley is interested in extending nationwide the idea of a no smartphone policy for primary school pupils. Rachel Harper, Principal of St Patrick's National School in Greystones, and Jen Hogan, Parenting Columnist with the Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The 5.45 - Minister for Education Norma Foley on St. Joseph's Primary School by Tipp FM Radio

Minister for Education Norma Foley speaks to us

The primary school curriculum is set for a shake-up in many areas including languages, science, and religion. The new framework is set to be published soon by Minister of Education Norma Foley and will be the biggest change to the curriculum in 25 years. Speaking to Shane this morning was Clara Maria Fiorentini a Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education, Literacy and Early Childhood Education in Marino.

The primary school curriculum is set for a shake-up in many areas including languages, science, and religion. The new framework is set to be published soon by Minister of Education Norma Foley and will be the biggest change to the curriculum in 25 years. Speaking to Shane this morning was Clara Maria Fiorentini a Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education, Literacy and Early Childhood Education in Marino.

Minister for Education, Norma Foley retained her Education Portfolio in the Cabinet Reshuffle this weekend. Minister Foley spoke to Ciara this morning.

Minister for Education, Norma Foley retained her Education Portfolio in the Cabinet Reshuffle this weekend. Minister Foley spoke to Ciara this morning.

The Aontú MidWest PRO insists that the government needs to reverse the introduction of a dual salary for teachers in order to tackle the staffing shortage in the profession. Minister for Education Norma Foley came under fire this week for a proposal to ban teachers from taking career breaks, before her spokesperson clarified that the plans involved the evaluation of non-statutory leave instead. It comes as principals across the country are reporting difficulties in filling roles or securing substitutes. Eric Nelligan, who's also a primary schoolt teacher, says it's imperative that the state reverse the financial emergency measures introduced during the recession.

Minister for education Norma Foley speaks to Carole about what supports will be in place to help local students and staff.

Minister for Education Norma Foley joined the Last Word to discuss the new package to help support parents with back to school costs, but which parents will be eligible? Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The cost of going back to school is one that hits parents every year. Jonathan spoke with the Minister for Education Norma Foley as well as Tricia Keilthy, Head of Social Justice and Policy at Saint Vincent De Paul and also Louise Bayliss, CoFounder/spokesperson of SPARK (Single Parents Acting for the Rights of Kids).

Differing views on one of the main issues being discussed at the TUI conference yesterday in Wexford as a strong message is sent out to No to teacher based assessment for state certification.

Joe chats to Minister for Education Norma Foley about vising two primary schools in Rathkeale to meet with Ukrainian students who have recently joined the schools See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Minister for Education Norma Foley speaks about the new reform plan for the Leaving Certificate. Moira Leydon, ASTI education and research officer and Niamh Dwyer of My Career Plan and career guidance councillor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore also give their views.

Callers react to the announcement by Minister for Education Norma Foley that this year's Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle will be held as exams only

Minister Norma Foley

The Government has insisted that schools are on track to reopen in September with Minister for Education Norma Foley set to bring a memo to Cabinet tomorrow on a range of measures to ensure children are back at their desks in September. Norma joined Claire on the line to discuss what needs to be done.

The President of the EU Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen announced today that the Department of Education will receive €63.5 million from the Next Generation EU fund. Minister for Education Norma Foley joined Kieran to discuss where the money will go... The Hard Shoulder Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Minister for Education Norma Foley outlines her plans for next year's Leaving Cert, government relations with NPHET after yesterday's shock Covid warnings, & the threat to schools this Autumn posed by the Delta variant

Minister for Education Norma Foley outlines her plans for next year's Leaving Cert, government relations with NPHET after yesterday's shock Covid warnings, & the threat to schools this Autumn posed by the Delta variant

Last week Minister for Education Norma Foley confirmed that students would have to wait until Friday, September 3rd, to access their Leaving Cert results, about three weeks later than normal. It is likely that CAO round one offers for college applicants will follow shortly afterwards in the week beginning Monday, September 6th. Dylan McLoughlin spoke on Tipp Today about the delayed results and any advice he may have for the many students who are sitting the examinations tomorrow.

Minister for Education Norma Foley has announced the provision of expanded summer education programmes for pupils with complex special educational needs and those at greatest risk of educational disadvantage for this summer. She speaks to Jerry about this and about the housing issues facing the Government. Minister Foley begins by extending her sympathies to the family of Aoibheann Duffy who sadly passed away earlier this week: