Press Releases
Assembly candidate: South Down - Caitríona Ruane
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October 16, 2008
Ruane encourages children to pick up their favourite book
Sinn Féin Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, is encouraging children and young people to take part in the Children’s Books Ireland festival during October. View more
October 16, 2008
Ruane congratulates Principals’ strong leadership
Sinn Féin Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has congratulated Principals on their leadership when it comes to reforms in the education system. View more
October 15, 2008
Bilingualism global passport to sucess - Ruane
Education Minister Caitríona Ruane, speaking to principals from the Irish Medium sector, spoke of the importance of strong leadership in school improvement. The minister's address was to the Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta Principals' forum in Cookstown. View more
October 15, 2008
Joint statement from Department of Education and BELB
The Sinn Féin Minister of Education, Caitriona Ruane, today met with members of the Belfast Education and Library Board (BELB) to discuss their budget. View more
October 11, 2008
Consultation on Irish Medium Education launched
Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has begun consultation on a Review of Irish-Medium Education. The Review was carried out by an independent Project Board and aims to set out a strategic direction to build a strong basis for future provision of education through the Irish language. View more
October 8, 2008
Education Minister meets Limavady and Dungiven Principals
Sinn Féin Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has met with Principals from schools in the Limavady and Dungiven area to discuss reforms in the education system. View more
October 7, 2008
Traveller children’s education needs must be met - Ruane
Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has said that the education needs of Traveller children must be met in our schools. View more
October 6, 2008
UN committee calls for end to Academic Selection
Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has welcomed a report from the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child calling for an end to academic selection. View more
September 30, 2008
Sport can benefit our Young People – Ruane
Sinn Féin Education Minister Caitríona Ruane congratulated all concerned with the production of GAA Education resources at the launch of Céim ar Aghaidh/Step Ahead and the World of Gaelic Games. View more
September 26, 2008
Ruane meets South Down Post-Primary Principals
Sinn Féin Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has continued her ongoing consultation with key education partners by meeting with post-primary principals from the South Down area. View more
