The child and family agency says absences from school can be a 'complex issue'.

Minister for Education Norma Foley said the 'Education Indicators for Ireland' report is a "snapshot of the whole education system"

The Minister acknowledged that some parents can't bring their children to school without a car

The former priest was described by one of the victims in his victim impact statement as “the epitome of evil”

In an action against the school's board of management, the girl and her father claim the school has not taken any appropriate steps to deal with the other child who has allegedly assaulted her, touched her inappropriately, bullied, harassed and abused her over the last two and a half years.

The Judge said he was not prepared to release Mr Burke, given that the teacher at Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath is not prepared to purge his contempt and comply with what the judge said is "a valid court order".

The vote of no confidence in the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) comes from the National Principals Forum (NPF)

Neighbouring schools St Aloysius’ College and Scoil Chlochair Mhuire NS have been given the green light for the construction of a €35m state-of-the-art school campus in the heart of Carrigtwohill.

Ms Justice Ring said this case highlighted the importance of social, personal and health discussions in schools, which had led to the boy confiding in his teacher about the sexual abuse

The alleged offences involved pupils at Sancta Maria Christian Brothers primary school on Synge Street, Dublin

The teenager suffered persistent nightmares, flashbacks, panic attacks and recurring thoughts of self-harm after the incident, the judge said

Minister for Education Norma Foley confirmed school transport fees will also be waived for the upcoming academic year

A parent has expressed unhappiness at the decision from a primary school in the Munster area to introduce a new uniform for September that will cost €70. 

The 70 year old taught in a primary school in Co Kilkenny between 1975-1981

An Indian couple are conducting free classes for underprivileged children on a pavement in New Delhi.

A US state’s largest school system is removing the name of Confederate General Robert E. Lee from one of its high schools in favour of the late US Representative John Lewis.