Primary schools on the verge of bankruptcy

The Irish Primary Principals Network, representing principals in over 3,000 schools across the country, today issued a stark warning that some schools face bankruptcy and may have to close unexpected ...

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"Small schools face the same fate as Ireland's rural Post Offices, Garda Stations, and Banks unless urgent action is taken" according to Dr. Mark Morgan, Head of Education in St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra. "New Horizons for Smaller Schools and Teac ...

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IPPN President Virginia O'Mahony acknowledged the significance of Minister Hanafin's presence at the IPPN conference and her address to 750 principals gathered there. The Minister was warmly received by the large gathering of primary principals and spo ...

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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 4.10.2007

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3,300 Primary Principals Facing Major Role Change

The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) is deeply concerned with the implications of negotiations currently ...

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E25A0133 300 x 231Louise has been principal of St. Joseph’s Primary School in Tipperary Town since 2009. She previously worked for a year wi ...

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One of the major talking points among 750 primary school principals attending the Irish Primary Principals Network (IPPN) annual conference in Citywest, Dublin this week is how to provide for children with special education needs.

Principals ar ...

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IPPN statement following the address by Dr Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin to the Irish Primary Principals' Network Conference at CityWest Hotel.

The statement that "The primary ethos of the school should be an educational one" by Archb ...

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Irish Principals Support Colleagues in Tajikistan


When Sean Cottréll, Director of the Irish Primary Principals' Network received a telephone call from Save the Children Fund, asking could IPPN help, the response from the IPPN of ...

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Economic downturn by its nature will have short-term impact in this country. It is for this very reason that Government must increase investment in Education to make sure that we are ready for the upturn in the economy when it comes. Over reacting to b ...

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