by admin | Dec 4, 2013 | Teaching News, Technology
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., this week launched the public consultation phase of the development of a new Digital Strategy for Schools. As part of the consultation phase of the development of the new Digital Strategy, parents, teachers,...
by admin | Jun 29, 2012 | Teaching News
Two days ago, the Minister for Education and Skills, Mr Ruairí Quinn T.D., announced that all pupils transitioning from primary school to post-primary will be accompanied by an “Education Passport” from this coming September. He wants the end of year...
by admin | Apr 9, 2012 | Teaching News
In an interview with the Irish Times last Thursday, the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn, questioned the amount of time spent on the teaching of Gaeilge and Religion in primary school classrooms. He believes that in light of the extra emphasis that is...
by admin | Sep 12, 2011 | Interviews
Seomra Ranga is particularly appreciative of the fact that Ruairí Quinn, the Minister for Education and Skills, has taken time out of his busy schedule to mark the beginning of the school year by agreeing to answer interview questions submitted by visitors to the...
by admin | Aug 10, 2011 | Interviews, Misc
Seomra Ranga is delighted to announce that, to mark the beginning of the new academic year, the Minister for Education and Skills Ruairí Quinn TD has agreed to take part in our interview series on the site. For those not familiar with the format of the interview...