Census Figures Show Necessity for Structural Change in Irish Education

The figures form the 2002 census provide powerful evidence of the irreversible trend towards ethical and social diversity in Ireland. The figures provide more detail of religious and ethical diversity …

Appalling Difficulties Faced by Parents in Getting Appropriate Education for their Children

Complete rethink of Department procedures necessary.Thousands of families in Ireland are being forced to send there children to schools which they feel do not respect or cherish their social, cultural …

Over Zealous Protection of the Rights of Landowners in our Legislation

Educate Together met the All Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution today. This meeting was as part of the Committees work in reviewing the sections of the Constitution that deal …

Summertime Trials and Tribulations for Educate Together

After a difficult and trying summer, Educate Together is thrilled to announce that three new schools have opened their doors this morning. The schools are in Rush, Newbridge and Wicklow. …

Growing Crisis for School Accommodation in the Donabate/Portrane Peninsula

Educate Together is alarmed at the growing crisis for school accommodation in the Donabate/Portrane peninsula. The Department of Education stated in the Irish Times today it was Educate Together's responsibility to …

State Publication Highlights Discrimination in Irish Educational System

Educate Together welcomes the publication of the "Schools and the Equal Status Act" document published today by the Department of Education and Science and the Equality Authority.This document will be …

Educate Together Schools Continue to Multiply

During the year, Educate Together has been approached by groups of parents in areas around Ireland interested in setting up a school. This development is part of a trend of …

Educate Together Holds Successful Public Meeting in Tullamore

Representatives from Educate Together, the national representative body for multi-denominational education in Ireland, attended a public meeting in Tullamore on Monday November 3rd. The meeting was called by a group …

Standardisation of School Year

Educate Together welcomes the efforts of the Minister to standardise the School Year under the current round of social partnership negotiations "Sustaining Progress". Such standardisation is helpful to the vast …

Preliminary Statistical Returns 2003/4

Annual figures released today show that the Educate Together sector is continuing to develop apace. Rights-based education is becoming available to more parents and children in spite of the difficulties …