Education Press Releases
November 21, 2008
Pride in Community leads to a better society – Ruane
Sinn Féin Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has spoken at the North Belfast Community Empowerment Partnership awards ceremony of the importance of community pride. View more
November 17, 2008
16-18 year olds must have proper access to training, employment and education – Sinn Fein
Sinn Féin will tomorrow (Tuesday 18th) table a motion in the Assembly calling on the Minister of Employment and Learning to outline his strategy to ensure more 16-19 year olds take up education, employment or training opportunities. View more
November 12, 2008
From engineering to E-Bay – mathematics is vital
In every aspect of our daily lives, mathematics plays a crucial role and more must be done to ensure our young people have the necessary skills to cope. That was the message from Sinn Féin Education Minister Caitríona Ruane and Minister for Lifelong Learning, Seán Haughey, T.D. as they opened the North South Numeracy Conference in Cavan today. View more
November 12, 2008
"Equality in Education is vital" - Ruane
Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has said that she is committed to tackling inequalities in education. The minister was speaking at the annual conference of the Equality Commission. View more
November 11, 2008
Revised curriculum better preparing children for 21st century - Ruane
In the coming weeks Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, will be outlining to parents the benefits of the revised curriculum through leaflets distributed by schools. View more
November 6, 2008
Statement from Churches is to be welcomed - Ruane
Sinn Féin Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has welcomed the statement on education issued by the four main churches. View more
November 5, 2008
Church leaders intervention helpful - O’Dowd
Sinn Fein MLA and spokesperson on Education has stated that the intervention by the church leaders on the selection process is helpful intervention. View more
October 25, 2008
Ruane meets Derry Principals
Sinn Féin Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has continued her consultation with post-primary principals to discuss a range of educational issues. View more
October 24, 2008
Ruane – Méadú ar éilimh don naíscolaíocht
Labhair an tAire Oideachais, Caitríona Ruane, faoi mhéadú ar éilimh don naíscolaíocht ag Naíscoil na mBeann sa Bheanna Bhoirche. View more
October 24, 2008
Ruane – Growing demand for Irish medium pre-schooling
Sinn Féin Education Minister Caitríona Ruane spoke of the growing demand for Irish medium pre-schooling at Naíscoil na mBeann in Kilkeel. View more
