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…
Tag: education
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…
Dominick Street
Since 2008, Mary has worked to see the regeneration of Dominick Street. It is great to finally see the construction of the social housing on Lower Dominick Street finally nearing completion. This regeneration project will see 72 residential A-Energy rated units become home for more than 70 families and individuals right in the heart of…
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…
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…
St. Peter’s School Visit to Leinster House
Mary was delighted to welcome 6th class pupils from St. Peter’s School in Phibsborough to Leinster House for a tour of the Dáil & Seanad, and they even got to have a chat with the Minister for Education! There are some future leaders amongst this class for sure!