Hundreds of students beds will be constructed at DCU through government funding. Government has announced additional plans to build more student beds across other universities. Calls for proposals for accommodation projects for TUDublin will open in the coming weeks. Housing for All committed to supporting universities to develop purpose-built student accommodation where such a requirement…
Category: Education
St Peter’s National School, Dublin 7
Staff, students and parents of St Peter’s National School have long awaited a response from the Department of Education to their concerns about building defects and the progression of two new special classes. Following Mary’s representations, the Minister for Special Education has informed Mary that the Department of Education’ Building Unit is due to meet…
Cutting the Cost of Back to School
Education is important to all of us. This September the cost of sending children back to school is more affordable for everyone. Fianna Fáil in government introduced the following savings for parents and families:
Primary School Wellness
Counselling services will be provided to a variety of primary schools in Dublin 7. The scheme will see the introduction of wellbeing practitioners, who will work under the supervision of National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) psychologists. Covid-19 had a significant impact on primary school-aged children and this service is designed to help those young students…
Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire
After 20 years, the sod has finally been turned on Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire’s new school on Dominick Street. Mary has worked closely with Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire and the Minister for Education to see this happen. The new school will have 16 classrooms, an ancillary room, resource rooms, a library and general purpose hall. The construction…
D7 Special School
A new special school has been announced for Dublin 7. The new school will be located at the old Educate Together site in Grangegorman and will cater for 4-18 year old’s. Students with autism and Moderate General Learning Disability with complex needs who have a professional recommendation for a special school will be eligible for…
SUSI
Applications to SUSI for the 2023/2024 academic year are now open. SUSI offers grants and funding to eligible students in approved, full-time courses at PLC, undergraduate and postgraduate levels and in some instances, to certain students studying outside Ireland. You can use SUSI’s eligibility reckoner to see if you are eligible for a grant. Click…
Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire
After two decades of waiting, the construction of Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire’s new school is finally set to go ahead. This is a momentous occasion for the staff, parents and pupils of Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire! It was deeply disappointing for the whole school community when the project was recently put “on hold” by the Department of…
Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire
Teachers, pupils and parents of Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire have waited patiently for far too long for their new fit-for-purpose school on Dominick Street. Over 20 years, the process was far too slow, but real progress was made in the past 2 years to obtain planning permission and to bring it to tender. The project is…
Christ the King Schools
The Christ the King boys and girl’s national schools in Cabra East are a hidden gem. Mary was recently invited to visit the Christ the King boys and girl’s schools. The atmosphere in both schools is welcoming and vibrant. The staff and faculty are passionate about creating a positive learning environment for their students. Mary…