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…
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Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire
Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire is waiting for over 20 years for a fit-for-purpose school building. Over the past 18 months, great progress had been made. Following Mary’s engagement with the school and with the Minister for Education, Norma Foley, a tender was ready to be awarded for Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire’s new premises. It is deeply disappointing…
Scoil Chaitríona
Mary welcomed the news from Minister Norma Foley of the approval of a new school building for Scoil Chaitríona in Glasnevin. The school building be 500 pupil Post Primary School.
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 Department of Education: The Department of Education is committed to the delivery of a new school building for Clonturk Community College. This project will provide accommodation for 1,000 pupils as…
€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 additional support to schools in the context of Covid-19. The minor works grant funding provides good flexibility to address issues at local school level. The works that can be undertaken…
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 to become an SNA has not been altered since 1979. To read more about the campaign click here.