Press Releases
Assembly candidate: South Down - Caitríona Ruane
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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 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 12, 2008
Equality in Education is vital – Ruane
Sinn Féin Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has said that she is committed to tackling inequalities in education. 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 7, 2008
End of the 11 plus is good news for children - Ruane
Sinn Féin Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has said that the ending of 11 plus tests is to be welcomed because it removes unnecessary pressure on children. View more
November 7, 2008
Unions show educationalists reject selection - Ruane
Sinn Féin Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has said that the call from the unions for the ending of academic selection shows the true view of educationalists. View more
November 6, 2008
Educating Human Rights increases global awareness - Ruane
The Sinn Fein Education Minister has highlighted the importance of human rights education at a cross-border conference in Belfast today. 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
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
