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Principals are extremely disappointed that the Education budget has failed to address the gap between State funding and the basic running costs of primary schools.

While welcoming the increases in the Capital Budget for Schools, Seán Cottrel ...

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Water Charges for schools - another tax on parents

The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) is calling on the Minister for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government and the Minister for Education & Science to come up with ...

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The Irish Primary Principals' Network strongly condemn any effort made to add water charges to the running costs of schools. Primary schools are already in financial difficulty due to the soaring costs of heating oil and other utilities with only a min ...

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Immediate crisis averted

"Principals are relieved that the immediate crisis around the payment of large water charges by primary schools has been abated." said Larry Fleming, President of the Irish Primary Principals' Network. "IPPN welcomes ...

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Principals disappointed that basic funding issue not addressed

In a statement issued this evening, the Irish Primary Principals' Network expressed disappointment at the Government's announcement on water charges.

"IP ...

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Irish Primary Principals' Network Annual Conference

Where? Irish National Events Centre (INEC), Killarney, Co. Kerry
When? Thursday 31st January to Saturday 2nd February 2008

The theme of this year's conference is ...

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IPPN Annual Conference - Diary Note

Over 750 primary school principals gather for debate, discussion and professional development workshops.
A highlight in the Irish education calender.

The theme of this year's conference:

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Benchmarking - How Principal's feel about it

In advance of their annual conference in Killarney starting tomorrow, school principals were surveyed on the state of education in our primary schools. Over 900 primary principals re ...

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Survey shows new trends among children

The issues and challenges in Irish society show up first in our schools. 70% of principals see a real change in the profile of children in our primary schools according to a new survey released this week ...

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Good afternoon, colleagues and special guests.

Is onóir specíalta domsa beith anseo I gCill Áirne um tráthnóna, mar Uachtarán Líonra Phríomhoidí Bunscoile na h-Éireann. Don ocht gcéad phríomhoidí agus do na h-aíonna specíalta atá i láthai ...

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The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) expressed a growing lack of confidence in the Minister for Education and Science, Mary Hanafin, T.D. at their annual conference in Killarney today.

"Principals are rapidly losing confidence ...

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Good morning, everybody. I am delighted to be here once again in Killarney in the company of such an esteemed gathering of 800 school leaders, most-welcome guests and good friends.

I wish to thank you, Minister, for addressing our Conf ...

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The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) has announced details of an exclusive deal for 3,300 primary schools with competitive electricity provider Energia offering savings of up to 10% on energy costs. Combined, the total annual electricity requir ...

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Principal correct in not accepting half measures for children with Autism

The Minister for Education and Science is applying unfair pressure on the Principal and Board of Management of Castleknock Educate Together Primary School to open ...

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The Myth of Free Education - Parents Speak Out

Parents are growing more angry and frustrated at the amounts of money they have to raise to pay for the running costs of our primary schools.

Parents and Principals have come tog ...

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Tesco exploits Seven years of neglect by Government of ICT funding for schools

Principals condemn delay in ICT plan.

STATEMENT BY SEAN COTTRELL,
DIRECTOR OF THE IRISH PRIMARY PRINCIPALS' NETWORK

In the same week tha ...

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Autism Provision - Not so Special

9 out of 10 children with Autism denied critical services

The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) today published the results of a survey of 280 Principal teachers in schools catering for child ...

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The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) today publishes the results of an independent survey on parental attitudes towards the place of religion in primary schools.

The survey, commissioned by IPPN, conducted by RedC between June 9th - 11t ...

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The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) today publishes the results of a comprehensive survey of school principals on the place of religion in primary schools. 750 principals (almost 1 in 4) participated in this research in parallel with the Red ...

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Statement by Larry Fleming, President of the Irish Primary Principals' Network, following the announcement by the Minister for Education and Science of a revised building programme.

"The building projects list announced by the Minister for Educ ...

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