News - Education Minister

Monaghan rep says new Leaving Cert model will promote better learning
All exams will count for 60 per cent of the final grade with the rest made up by continuous assessment.
Mar 30, 2022 16:03Over €2 million of funding made available to local schools to improve ventilation
It'll allow for improvements like the purchase of HEPA air filters.
Dec 13, 2021 07:12Initial project approval granted for significant expansion of Co Cavan secondary school
A local TD says work will begin right away to advance the project to the design stage.
Nov 4, 2021 17:11Three new special education classes announced for Castleblayney College
The news has been welcomed by parents, staff, and students.
Oct 29, 2021 17:10Approval given for construction of 13 new classrooms at Castleblayney secondary school
The green light for the extension has been given to Our Lady's Secondary School.
Oct 26, 2021 16:10CMETB agrees to "robust analysis of all options” regarding post-primary facilities in west Cavan
However, the CMETB says “detailed data indicates a declining enrolment for both schools in the coming years”.
Oct 1, 2021 15:10Education Minister commits to engaging with west Cavan 'Save Our Schools' campaign
The group is opposed to a proposal to merge St Bricin's and St Mogue's secondary schools.
Sep 29, 2021 15:09Monaghan student says mixed format of Leaving Cert should be retained
Minister Norma Foley says plans for next year will be kept under review.
Sep 3, 2021 13:09Co Cavan National School receives funding approval for additional accommodation
The funding will allow the Ballyhaise National School to construct a new general classroom with en-suite facilities.
Jun 8, 2021 10:06Bailieborough Community School receives approval for significant expansion
Bailieborough Community School has received approval for additional funding that will see a significant expansion of its school building. Education Minister Norma Foley confirmed that
Mar 9, 2021 07:03NorthernSound Newsletter
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