Children's Health

Finglas Families Devastated as Promised Special Classes Delayed Until 2027

The classes were sanctioned the day before Equality in Education held sleepouts, however the required school buildings have not been delivered. Devastated parents and advocates speak out: 'There is no excuse good enough to justify what has happened here. (These children) have been failed...'

International School Meals Day

People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin reports from the shameful 20% hike on the cost of school meals imposed by the Education Minister and the Stormont Executive in January.

Carroll Submits Amendment to Justice Bill: 10 is Too Young

Gerry Carroll's amendment calls for the minimum age of criminal responsibility to be increased from 10 to 16, with no exceptions.

Carroll Passes Motion on Damp and Mould - Hits Out at Shameless Pay Hike

Action on damp and mould: motion brought by Gerry Carroll passed at Stormont this week. / Stormont's newly-established 'Independent' Remuneration Board has recommended an extortionate £14,000 pay rise for MLAs. Carroll says backlash is justified, not pay hike.

SNA Climbdown Big Win, Threat Remains, Protests Today

Government climbdown is a win for SNAs and parents, but threat of cuts remains. Government must engage with SNAs, their unions and advocacy groups on redeployment proposals and the wider crisis in special education. Protests to go ahead including at 5pm today outside the Dáil

Nayagam Report Must Be Published

All surgeries on children and adults by surgeon must be reviewed.