High levels of exemptions from studying Irish at second-level schools queried by officials

Principals say rise in students from abroad and pupils with additional needs are behind high numbers

2nd, January 2025, 06:00pm

Officials contact dozens of secondary schools over high numbers of students exempt from Irish

Principals say rise in students from abroad and pupils with additional needs are behind high numbers

2nd, January 2025, 06:00pm

Gardaí treating death of man (58) in New Ross as murder after receiving postmortem results

One man released without charge and second remains in custody as inquiry into fatal assault on John O’Connor (58) continues

1st, January 2025, 05:05pm

Gender pay gap increased at three government departments during 2024

Department of Equality again the only department at which women received higher average hourly pay

1st, January 2025, 04:40pm