The Teachers’ Union of Ireland’s annual conference begins this morning
Secondary school teachers are warning that the student drop out rate could rise next year as a result of changes to guidance counselling services
The Teacher’s Union of Ireland says that from September, schools will have to provide the services from within the school’s regular teaching allocation, instead of being an additional allowance
It’s warning that principals will face difficult decisions as a result
They’re voicing concerns that because of the cuts, student disaffection could increase, as will the drop-out rate at schools across the country
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with TUI President and Shannon teacher Bernie Ruane.
Part of Ireland’s debt should be paid by the French and German banks that helped to incur it through their reckless gambling
That’s the view put forward by Social Justice Ireland in its annual review, published today
The group also wants to see large-scale job creation measures, in particular to tackle the high rate of youth unemployment which stands at thirty per cent
John spoke with Father Seán Healy – Director of Social Justice Ireland who said government policy must focus on helping the long-term unemployed.
Six Clare Bachelor of Arts Art & Design part-time students at GMIT are opposing the proposed fee increase of over 70% which is set to take affect from next September
Their course is 6 years long- they are only in one day a week and don’t have access to the facilities that full time students do
Kaye Maahs from Corofin and Trish Timmons from Kinvara joined John in studio to explain.
Sergeant Joe Downey, Crime Prevention Officer with the Clare Garda Division appealed for the public’s assistance with information on crimes committed in the past week on Garda Focus
Contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 68 48 100.
Gearoid Howard,volunteer solicitor with the Free Legal Advice Clinic at Clare Citizens Information Centre discussed contracts of employment.
James Kelly, a teacher in Surrey, contacted the programme to say that he would love to work and live in Ennis to be near his family- but unfortunately there are no jobs to be got
Clare ISPCA Warden Frankie Coote had advice on the proper care of animals for owners
He also reiterated the dangers posed by certain types of breeds after a young child in Limerick was attacked by the family pet
The two year old is being treated in hospital for back injuries after the husky type dog suddenly set upon the toddler in his home in Carew Park last Wednesday night
Frankie was called to the scene by Gardaí, managed to bring the animal under control and delivered him to the pound in Limerick City
He says its not uncommon for some type of family dogs to become jealous of young children
Contact Frankie on 087 622 5253.
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