Minister stresses need to shop locally [IrishTimes]
- Published: 16 November 2009
ECONOMY: CROSS-BORDER shoppers have to decide whether they want to support jobs and businesses in their local communities or “her majesty’s government”, Tánaiste Mary Coughlan has said.
Speaking to members of Ógra Fianna Fáil at their national conference in Bundoran, Co Donegal, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment also expressed disagreement with the Competition Authority, which favours removing the cap on the size of grocery shops.
Ms Coughlan was answering questions during a workshop on the “knowledge economy” when she was asked about how small businesses and shops could compete and survive against international supermarket chains.
Full Story: www.irishtimes.com
Teachers' decision to strike outrageous [Independent.ie]
- Published: 16 November 2009
The decision by the teachers' unions to participate in the November 24 strike along with their other public sector colleagues is outrageous.
They have made it clear that their protest is against any cuts in their pay, pension and terms and conditions -- nothing about cuts to education in general -- just their own pockets.
Full Story: www.independent.ie
Schools to get cash for laptops [educationmatters.ie]
- Published: 16 November 2009
A €150 million computers scheme has been announced by Government which will put a laptop, software and a digital projector in every classroom.
Details of the scheme were announced by Taoiseach Brian Cowen on November 16 at the launch of the 'Smart Schools = Smart Economy' report at St Joseph’s National School, Terenure, Dublin 6.
Full Story: www.educationmatters.ie
Minister appeals to teachers over strike [Rte.ie]
- Published: 16 November 2009
Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe has appealed to teachers and unions to think again before going out on strike on 24 November.
He said that the partnership process and ongoing talks can make progress.
Minister O'Keeffe said people needed to look beyond sectional interests and look at the national interest.
Full Story: www.rte.ie
€150m computers scheme unveiled [IrishTimes]
- Published: 16 November 2009
Every school classroom in the State is to get a laptop, software and a digital projector over the next three years under a €150 million plan to bring Irish schoolchildren “up to speed” with the digital revolution.
Details of the plan were announced by Taoiseach Brian Cowen at the launch today of a report by the hi-tech industry advisory group, chaired by Paul Rellis of Microsoft Ireland.
The Smart Economy, Smart Schools report identified an “infrastructural deficit” in schools’ basic technology systems that needed to be addressed to ensure that Ireland keeps pace with global technological developments.
Full Story: www.irishtimes.com
