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Dundalk IT graduation returns to campus but industrial action still looms

Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) has reversed its decision to hold this year's graduation in the town hall in Dundalk, with the ceremony now taking place at the DkIT campus, but the Dundalk Democrat has learned that this will not be enough to ...

15 Oct 2019 at 11:37

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BREAKING: Industrial action at Dundalk IT lifted

The strike action planned for Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) next Tuesday has been called off. The Democrat understands that following intensive negotiations between DkIT and the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI), industrial action has been ...

15 Nov 2019 at 18:09

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TUI say Dundalk IT missing out on €90 million fund by not pursuing Technological Universtity status

The chair of the Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) branch of the Teachers Union of Ireland, Mr Kenneth Sloane, has said that the Institute's "failure" to pursue Technological University (TU) status, has meant that DkIt would not be able to ...

18 Oct 2019 at 12:05

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Industrial action at Dundalk IT imminent following massive backing from staff

Industrial action is on the cards at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), after Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) staff at the Dublin Road campus backed it by an “unprecedented” majority of 99.1% in a ballot that took place last week. The ...

05 Nov 2019 at 10:11

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Staff at Dundalk IT call on governing body to intervene in graduation controversy

The Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) branch of the Teacher's Union of Ireland (TUI) has called on the Institute's governing body to intervene in the controversy surrounding the decision to hold this year's graduation ceremony in ...

04 Oct 2019 at 15:40

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Home school sees Louth parents and teachers in it together

With the Christmas and new year holidays well and truly over, the school corridors and classrooms across the county should be bustling with the sounds of kids and teachers. However once more the learning environment for primary ...

21 Jan 2021 at 12:30

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Call for Louth people to nominate the teachers who have most inspired them

A new national initiative, Teachers Inspire, is aiming to find out if Louth is home to some of the most inspiring teachers in Ireland. Teachers Inspire Ireland is an initiative of Dublin City University, focused on ...

06 Jun 2019 at 12:24

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EXCLUSIVE: Staff at Dundalk IT to ballot for industrial action

The Dundalk Democrat has learned of plans by the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) branch at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), to ballot for industrial action, beginning next Friday October 18, over a number ...

11 Oct 2019 at 17:36

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Department of Education 'needs to be more upfront' - Schools speak out amid substitute crisis

Primary schools are continuing to face a short supply of substitute teachers across the country. Speaking on Newstalk, Matt Melvin, Principal of St Etchens National School spoke to Pat Kenny about the shortage ...

27 Oct 2021 at 18:04

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'Be in control' - TD urges Education Minister to find way out of substitute teacher crisis

A TD is urging Minister of Education, Norma Foley, to find a way out of what has been called a substitute teacher "crisis". The call comes from Labour's Education Spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, who stated ...

27 Oct 2021 at 12:35

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Minister Foley considering suspension of career breaks for teachers to combat staff shortages

Minister for Education Norma Foley is considering suspension of career breaks for teachers in an effort to combat staff shortages. The Minister yesterday briefed Ministers on a number of options being ...

07 Dec 2022 at 16:19

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One in four adults did not visit GP within last year, research shows

One in four adults has not visited their GP within the last year, according to a new report. The Medical Council said its latest research shows there has been a substantial decrease in the number of ...

01 Nov 2023 at 10:46

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