14th December 2007 - Water Charges for Schools - Another Tax on Parents
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 a workable solution for schools on the question of water charges. "If not a derogation of these charges, then a direct payment from the DES budget to local authorities which would avoid high administration costs and additional VAT payments."
6th December 2007 - Caption increase by 9% for Primary Schools Inadequate against rising costs
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.
4th December 2007 - Primary Schools on the Verge of Bankruptcy
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 unexpectedly next year.
4th October - Principals deeply concerned with new Performance Management role
Irish Primary Principals' Network 4.10.2007
PRESS RELEASE
3,300 Primary Principals Facing Major Role Change
The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) is deeply concerned with the implications of negotiations currently under way between the Teacher Unions, Management Bodies and the Department of Education & Science.
"These negotiations propose that Performance Management
