Clonturk Community College
Following a recent meeting with representatives of the school community, public representatives and Minister Norma Foley, Mary has received the following positive update from the
€15.5 Million in Dublin Schools Funding
School communities have done an exceptional job in adapting to the changes required to operate safely in a Covid-19 environment. A key priority is to
Leaving Cert 2022
Mary supports the call from the Irish Secondary Students Union for a hybrid leaving cert in 2022. This year’s Leaving cert class have had a
Gaelscoil Áine
Further to Mary’s recent visit to Gaelscoil Áine she asked the Minister for Education, Norma Foley to make a statement on the proposed location for
€12.9M for Dublin Schools
Mary welcomes the announcement from Minister Norma Foley of €12.9M in minor works funding for Dublin primary & secondary schools. This funding is to offer
Respect for SNA’s Campaign
Mary support the campaign by Special Needs Assistant’s for recognition and certification of minimum standards by the Department of Education. The minimum qualification to apply
Childcare Funding
Mary welcomed the report from the Expert group on Childcare this week and the Government has accepted its recommendations. Highlights of the report include: €270Million
Affordability of 3rd Level Education
Mary raised affordability of third level education in the Seanad echoing the sentiments of the Union of Students of Ireland that €50, 000 for a
Gaelscoil Coláiste Mhuire
Mary has continued to renew representations to both the Department of Education and Minister for Education Norma Foley regarding the new school building project for
Supporting Students
Mary recently met with the Union of Students of Ireland to discuss the supports announced in the recent Budget 2022, and how Housing for All