Interview with Paul Gogarty, Green Party

Interview with Paul Gogarty, Green Party

Paul Gogarty TD first joined the Green Party in 1989. He was elected to South Dublin County Council in 1999.  He was first elected to Dáil Eireann in May 2002 and returned in May 2007. He represents the constituency of Dublin Mid West which includes the large...
Interview with Mary Coughlan, Fianna Fáil

Interview with Mary Coughlan, Fianna Fáil

Mary Coughlan is TD for the constituency of Donegal South West. A former social worker, she was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1987 and has been re-elected at each subsequent election.  She was appointed Tánaiste and Minister for Education & Skills in March...
Interview with Áine Lawlor, Teaching Council

Interview with Áine Lawlor, Teaching Council

Áine Lawlor graduated from Mary Immaculate College in 1969. She holds a B.A. from University College Dublin and was awarded a H.Dip.Ed., Dip.Ed.Admin. and M.A. (1st hons) from NUI Maynooth where she is currently undertaking a Ph.D. on continuing professional...
Questions for the Education Spokespersons

Questions for the Education Spokespersons

With the date of the impending General Election looming ever closer, we need to know what the plans of each of the political parties are in relation to education, teaching and the role of technology in schools. So, with this in mind, I plan to send a list of questions...
Teaching Council Interview

Teaching Council Interview

A new addition to the new website will commence in January when a series of monthly interviews will be conducted with prominent figures in the field of education. The series will kick off with an interview with Áine Lawlor, Director of the Teaching Council. This is...