There have been growing calls for clarity for Leaving Certificate students regarding this year s exams.
Both Opposition and Government parties have asked the Minister for Education to provide certainty or give a date as to when a decision will be made, and to publish contingency plans.
Speaking on RTÉ’s Six one News this evening, Minister Norma Foley reiterated that it was the Government’s intention to proceed with the traditional exams and she said consultation with teacher, parent, school and student representatives was ongoing.
Labour s Aodhán Ó Ríordáin told the Dáil that an early decision was necessary and the waiting was intolerable for students in 6th year.
Clare FM
Text 086 1800 964
2nd January 2021
There are calls for a debate over the criteria for the Community Employment Scheme which has assisted in the provision of a range of works in communities throughout the county.
Currently, those participating in CE schemes must return to the live register after they reach a certain age or after six years involvement, regardless of age.
This means that each of those individuals lost out on the 20 euro per week that they are paid as a result of being on the scheme, but Clare Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley says the loss to communities is far grater.
Council still awaiting response from Eir over Clare consumer issues clarechampion.ie - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from clarechampion.ie Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.