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Teachers from Dublin DEIS schools have welcomed the publication by the Department of Education & Skills and the Educational Research Centre of a report which shows that “…the DEIS programme is having a positive effect on tackling educational disadvantage…” and that “…improvement is taking place in the learning achievements of pupils in DEIS primary schools…” They have called on the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi Quinn, to announce an immediate reversal of all cuts in the light of this report, and have announced that the planned DEIS schools protest will proceed this Thursday in the absence of such a clear announcement. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / miscellaneous Wednesday January 18, 2012 - 14:04 by Eileen Bennett
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You don't need to be a financial wizard to recognise that the global economy is struggling. For many businesses, this presents serious challenges to their very survival and sustainability. However, a Galway-based businessman Geoffrey Canacan has created a unique formula for dealing those challenges that, he claims, can dramatically change results by supporting the individuals within an organisation as they learn to think and act in a more positive and affirming way. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday January 17, 2012 - 16:39 by Baile Áth Cliath - RNU
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The Republican Network for Unity wish to make an appeal to the wider public and call on all political representatives to get behind the protesting prisoners in Maghaberry Gaol in a humanitarian effort, and demand an end to the inhumane treatment directed towards the prisoners. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / anti-capitalism Tuesday January 17, 2012 - 15:33 by RNU PRO
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REPUBLICAN NETWORK FOR UNITY (RNU) CHAIRPERSON, CARL REILLY has welcomed the Occupy Movement's radical action in seizing the former Bank of Ireland building in Belfast City Centre. ... read full story / add a comment 
antrim / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday January 17, 2012 - 12:16 by Occupy Belfast
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Occupy Belfast and other activists have liberated the empty and unused Bank of Ireland building on Royal Avenue, Belfast, in opposition to soaring homelessness, lack of affordable social housing and home repossessions. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / anti-capitalism Monday January 16, 2012 - 23:52 by remembering
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Fifth annual Jarama commemorative walk
This year’s 5th annual Jarama commemoration will take place during the weekend of Friday 17th to Sunday 19th February. As well as the 5th Jarama Memorial Walk, which will take place on Saturday 18th, there will be other events over the weekend. ... read full story / add a comment
Thousands of parents and teachers from disadvantaged schools to protest at Department of Education and Skills against staffing cuts Campaigners against staffing cuts to DEIS schools have said that the Review ordered by Minister Quinn is a move in the right direction but not enough and that the cuts must be completely reversed. Teachers and parents from Dublin DEIS schools have announced that they are to continue with their plans for a major protest outside the Department of Education and Skills, Marlborough St., Dublin 1 on Thursday 19th January from 3:30p.m. ... read full story / add a comment |
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