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Laois parents 'distraught' over Minister's school bus remarks

Parents hoping to secure school bus places were left ‘distraught and most upset’ by Education Minister Norma Foley’s response to a query from a local TD. Deputy Charlie Flanagan had raised concerns over children left without school bus places in Emo,...

05 Oct 2022 at 13:53

Local News

'Distraught' to 'elation' - Laois parents welcome school bus breakthrough

Parents have welcomed a deal that will see school bus services restored in Laois community more than a month into the new school year. Less than a week after the parents issued a statement on behalf of the parents group on school transport Emo, ...

07 Oct 2022 at 22:53

Minister for Education questions the need for Laois school bus service

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Laois TD to meet Department officials over Emo school bus

Minister for Education Norma Foley has questioned whether the numbers applying for school transport can warrant a service. Last week Deputy Charlie Flanagan asked Minister for Education Norma Foley to resolve school transport issues for ...

04 Oct 2022 at 19:23

National News

Students across the country challenged to become battery recycling champions

Schools and students across Ireland have been challenged to become battery recycling champions as part of a nationwide initiative, which in turn will help children with life-limiting illnesses. Participating schools can also win sports ...

25 Sept 2022 at 16:13

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JOB ALERT: Mountrath Community School seeking a Caretaker

The Board of Management of Mountrath Community School invites applications for the full-time position of Caretaker (This position will take effect from October 10, 2022. This is a full-time position and the ideal candidate will have ...

22 Sept 2022 at 13:25

National News

Barnardos report finds parents under 'considerable financial pressure' with back-to-school costs

A report from the children's charity Barnardos has found that parents are under 'considerable financial pressure' due to the rising cost of living. The survey, in which 1,000 parents took part, examined the basic cost of sending a ...

26 Jul 2022 at 12:05

Pope apologises for ‘catastrophic’ school abuses in Canada

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Pope apologises for ‘devastating’ school abuses in Canada

Pope Francis has apologised for the Catholic Church’s cooperation with Canada’s “catastrophic” policy of indigenous residential schools. He said the forced assimilation of native peoples into Christian society destroyed their ...

26 Jul 2022 at 10:31

National News

Alex Jones ordered to pay over four million dollars to Sandy Hook parents

A Texas jury has ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay more than four million dollars (€3.9 million) in compensatory damages to the parents of a six-year-old boy who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School ...

05 Aug 2022 at 13:41

Local News

IN Pictures: Resplendent styles at Laois debs

The Leaving Certs and their partners were resplendent when the gathered at the Mountrath Community School for the 2022 Debs. Photographer Alf Harvey was there for the Leinster Express / Laois Live. For more pictures tap ...

29 Jul 2022 at 12:53

Schools

Laois students urged to join new free online 'Exam Stress' support group

With the leaving cert getting underway this week, national mental health charity Turn2Me is launching a free mental health support group on Thursday, June 9 at 6pm. The ‘Exam Stress’ support group will be open to ...

06 Jun 2022 at 10:58

National News

Irish govt issues advice to schools on supporting Ukrainian child refugees

The Department of Education is issuing advice to schools across Ireland on how to support the wellbeing of Ukrainian school children who have fled the Russian war. A booklet of guidelines for primary schools was ...

25 Mar 2022 at 11:02

National News

'Integral part of school communities' - Fórsa accepts pay increase for school secretaries

Trade union Fórsa has accepted improved pay and conditions for grant-funded school secretaries across Ireland. The Department of Education's offer received overwhelming endorsement by secretaries, 95% of whom ...

24 Mar 2022 at 12:13

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