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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

3 hours ago 2,687 Views 35 Comments

The OECD says the Irish have some of the best lives in the world, with long life expectancy and a decent work-life balance.

Fees

Students’ college fees could rocket within two years

3 hours ago 1,376 Views 7 Comments

The Higher Education Authority says surging demands on the education system could mean fees could be doubled or more.

Happy

How good is life in Ireland?

4 hours ago 2,439 Views 8 Comments

Pretty good, actually, says the latest OECD Better Life Index. People in Ireland have a long life expectancy – but the rising rate of obesity could impact on that.

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The 9 at 9: Thursday

5 hours ago 2,346 Views 9 Comments

Every morning, TheJournal.ie brings you the nine things you need to know as you kick off your day.

# education - Yesterday’s News

Education

Department to examine rehiring of retired primary school teachers

15 hours ago 5,742 Views 36 Comments

Several retired teachers who were recently rehired by primary schools were taken on for more than 50 days.

Fees

Dispute erupts over USI’s student fees poll

19 hours ago 3,252 Views 33 Comments

The union’s members have voted in favour of maintaining the USI’s current position in campaigning for fully Exchequer-funded fees.

Education

Students meet to decide fees stance after online referendum

Yesterday, 9:13 AM 1,433 Views 19 Comments

The Union of Students in Ireland will hold a special congress following a week-long online vote choosing five options.

# education - Sunday 20 May, 2012

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Are you ‘shovel ready’? 11 bits of jargon you didn’t want to know

Sun, 9:15 AM 7,539 Views 20 Comments

Going on a “client journey”? Looking for the “USP? Planning a “mind share”? Then you’ll know what all this lot are on about…

# education - Thursday 17 May, 2012

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Unexpected Ministerial Balloon Photoshoot of the Day

17/05/12 1,787 Views 14 Comments

No comment.

Bullying

School which expelled pupils over abusive Facebook posts won’t comment

17/05/12 4,701 Views 21 Comments

The school is reported to have suspended four pupils earlier this week. Separately, the Education Minister has opened an anti-bullying forum in Dublin today.

# education - Wednesday 16 May, 2012

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Teachers Dancing Behind Students Video of the Day

16/05/12 4,963 Views 13 Comments

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# education - Monday 14 May, 2012

DIT

Approval granted for DIT’s Grangegorman development

14/05/12 3,172 Views 27 Comments

Project will bring together 20,000 students and staff and the dozens of different DIT colleges together on one campus.

Tuition Fees

Students to hold nationwide online vote to decide fees policy

14/05/12 2,305 Views 39 Comments

The Union of Students in Ireland will ballot its members nationwide on whether to change their ‘free fees’ policy.

Teacher Training

Quinn announces €40m upgrade for St Pat’s teacher college

14/05/12 2,570 Views 14 Comments

The Drumcondra teacher training facility is set to be upgraded over two years to accommodate 2,500 students.

# education - Monday 7 May, 2012

School Tours

Ruairí Quinn raises concerns over gambling exposure on school tours

07/05/12 4,155 Views 23 Comments

Asked about tours of greyhound stadia, the minister said betting activities were “not appropriate” for children.

# education - Sunday 6 May, 2012

Falling Down

VIDEO: Students make direct appeal to Education Minister to fix their school

06/05/12 4,040 Views 20 Comments

Students at NewPark Comprehensive School in Dublin have been promised a new school building for years – but now it’s been delayed yet again. Now they’ve taken matters into their own hands.

# education - Saturday 5 May, 2012

Education

Quinn: I’ve been caricatured as enemy of the Catholic Church

05/05/12 4,651 Views 50 Comments

The education minister said the debate around school patronage had become distorted.

# education - Thursday 3 May, 2012

Equality

Government votes down FF bill on equality for gay teachers and doctors

03/05/12 1,550 Views 14 Comments

Justice Minister Alan Shatter expressed concern about the wording of the proposed legislation by Fianna Fáil senator Averil Power.

University

Want to go to Harvard? Now you can… online and for free

03/05/12 5,630 Views 16 Comments

Two of the world’s top universities have joined forces to offer course materials over the internet.

# education - Wednesday 2 May, 2012

Equality

Seanad to discuss equality for gay teachers and doctors

02/05/12 2,725 Views 48 Comments

Fianna Fáil’s bill wants to change the current law which allows schools and hospitals to discriminate against gay staff members.

# education - Monday 30 April, 2012

Education

Minister to bring in new legislation on school enrolment

30/04/12 3,115 Views 6 Comments

Meanwhile, the Department of Education said that the Munster school that would not enrol a pregnant teenager is the subject of an inspection. The results are due in the next few months.

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The 5 at 5: Monday

30/04/12 3,249 Views 4 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

Education

‘Wholly unacceptable’: Ombudsman slams school that refused pregnant teen

30/04/12 6,474 Views 91 Comments

The Ombudsman for Children, Emily Logan, has criticised the school for failing to apologise to a girl who it turned away after learning that she was pregnant.

Education

Poll indicates three-quarters of parents want change in primary school patronage

30/04/12 2,777 Views 50 Comments

The poll results also show that many parents still want religious education in schools.

# education - Sunday 29 April, 2012

B Is For Bombs

Indian parents protest ‘B is for Bomb’ books

29/04/12 3,399 Views 6 Comments

A Hindi language alphabet book for children aged 4 to 5 says that “B” stands for bomb and “Ch” for “Chaku,” or knife.

Education

“Not a dumping ground”: Pregnant girl turned away from school

29/04/12 23,300 Views 189 Comments

The girl was turned away from the Catholic school in Munster on two occasions – once when she was pregnant and again after she had given birth.

# education - Wednesday 25 April, 2012

School Books

End of heavy schoolbags? Students welcome eBooks to classrooms

25/04/12 4,362 Views 45 Comments

The ASTI has welcomed the sale of new eBook apps by Folens, but cautioned that the Government must ensure that all students have “equal access to quality educational experiences”.

# education - Monday 23 April, 2012

Lecturers

Irish University lecturers ‘work longer hours’ than European counterparts

23/04/12 2,549 Views 25 Comments

New research shows that senior academics in Ireland work 50 hours a week in contrast to the European average of 48 hours, the IFUT says.

From The Daily Edge Pic Of The Day

Minister for Education in Hipster Glasses Pic of the Day

23/04/12 3,286 Views 18 Comments

No comment.

# education - Sunday 22 April, 2012

Employment Rights

Teachers sought increase in breastfeeding time allowance

22/04/12 7,966 Views 101 Comments

INTO conference motion from Enniscorthy district sought to double teachers’ breastfeeding time entitlements.

# education - Saturday 21 April, 2012

Education

‘Vulnerable’ university staff being targeted, warns IFUT

21/04/12 3,996 Views 5 Comments

The Irish Federation of University Teachers says the threat of redundancy “stalks” today’s higher education sector.

# education - Sunday 15 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge Sitdown Sunday

Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads

15/04/12 6,248 Views No Comments

The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.

# education - Saturday 14 April, 2012

Broadband

Further 212 secondary schools to be connected to high-speed broadband

14/04/12 1,560 Views 12 Comments

Seven shortlisted contractors have been asked to submit bids to ensure that 200 secondary schools in Galway and in 12 rural counties will be connected by the end of August.

# education - Friday 13 April, 2012

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should the State stop providing funds to fee-paying schools?

13/04/12 7,132 Views 182 Comments

As a new report shows greater literacy levels in private schools, the TUI has called on the Government to stop funding fee-paying schools. Do you agree with them?

# education - Wednesday 11 April, 2012

Scholarship

New scholarship fund for students from disadvantaged areas

11/04/12 4,014 Views 39 Comments

Ruairí Quinn announces a new higher education scholarship scheme aimed solely at 60 pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.

5 At 5

The 5 at 5: Wednesday

11/04/12 3,882 Views 1 Comment

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should religion have a role in education?

11/04/12 7,667 Views 240 Comments

Yesterday it was recommended that a rule placing religion at the heart of primary education be reviewed but should religion play any role in schools?

Education

Ruairi Quinn refuses to rule out cuts to teacher allowances

11/04/12 2,870 Views 52 Comments

The Minister for Education said Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy-Eames was ‘misinformed’ in her criticism of his policies.

Opinion

Column: Smart economy? Schools are so hamstrung they’re cutting subjects

11/04/12 2,440 Views 18 Comments

If we want that ‘knowledge economy’ we’re always hearing about, the Government needs a serious change of direction, writes Aaron McKenna.

# education - Tuesday 10 April, 2012

LGBT Rights

Quinn will back move to stop discrimination against gay teachers

10/04/12 3,508 Views 62 Comments

The education minister is “determined” to amend laws allowing schools to discriminate on the basis of their religious ethos.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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