JOAN BURTON OFFICIALLY OPENS SCOIL BHRíDE BOYS BLANCHARDSTOWN
29 May 2014
JOAN BURTON ANNOUNCES ENHANCEMENTS TO BACK TO EDUCATION ALLOWANCE PROGRAMME FOR JOBSEEKERS
16 May 2014
The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D., has today announced (Thursday, 15th May 2014) a number of significant enhancements to the Back to Education Programme (BTE) which will take effect from 1st June 2014 for the forthcoming academic year. The BTE programme is a second-chance education scheme for jobseekers, lone parents and people with … Continue reading Joan Burton Announces Enhancements to Back To Education Allowance Programme for Jobseekers
JOAN BURTON WELCOMES ANNOUNCEMENT FOR VITAL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS IN DUBLIN 15
2 May 2014
Joan Burton TD has welcomed the announcement from her Labour Party colleague Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., who has today announced that a further 386 schools across every county in Ireland will be able to undertake school improvements this summer. Included in this announcement are Blakestown Community School (Toilets), Scoil Nais Mhuire Sois, … Continue reading Joan Burton Welcomes Announcement For Vital School Improvements in Dublin 15
JOAN BURTON WELCOMES THE COMMENCEMENT OF WORK AT CASTLEKNOCK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
4 April 2014
I am very pleased to say that construction works will start next week for the new two-storey extension including a sports hall and 10 additional classrooms in Castleknock Community College. I wish to congratulate Castleknock Community College, the local community, teachers, and parents and students for paying such an active part in bringing this project fruition. … Continue reading Joan Burton Welcomes the Commencement of Work at Castleknock Community College
JOAN VISITS THE OPENING OF SCOIL BHRIDE BLANCHARDSTOWN
28 March 2014
JOAN BURTON WELCOMES FUNDING FOR CASTLEKNOCK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
21 March 2014
Money Will Provide For Central Heating System Upgrade The Minister for Social Protection and Dublin West Labour TD Joan Burton has confirmed new funding for Castleknock Community College to allow the school upgrade its gas central heating system. Minister Burton’s Labour colleague, Education Minister Ruairi Quinn, is providing the funding under the Department of Education’s … Continue reading Joan Burton Welcomes Funding For Castleknock Community College
CASTLEKNOCK COMMUNITY COLLEGE UPDATE
13 March 2014
Minister Joan Burton has received the following update from the Dept of Education in regard of Castleknock Community College. “Earlier this month, Dublin and Dun Laoghaire ETB were authorised to issue the letter of intent to the recommended bidder. The Design Team are currently preparing a supplementary tender report, to include tax clearance, bond, insurances, … Continue reading Castleknock Community College Update
COOLMINE HEALTHY LIVING AWARENESS
15 January 2014
Coolmine Community School has embarked on the two-week Healthy Living Awareness plan from today, with Social Protection Minister Joan Burton TD on hand to launch it. Along with the ban on fizzy drinks, healthier meals are being offered and there will be a 15 minute discussion on healthy living every day. Joan, praised the school … Continue reading Coolmine Healthy Living Awareness
MINISTER BURTON CONGRATULATES LADYSWELL NATIONAL SCHOOL
18 December 2013
On achieving three awards and raises Yellow Flag for its achievement in promoting diversity & inclusion The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, T.D., visited Ladyswell National School in Mulhuddart today (Monday, 16th December, 2013) where she joined with pupils and teachers in celebrating the achievement of three awards, The Yellow Flag award, … Continue reading Minister Burton Congratulates Ladyswell National School
390 EXTRA SNA POSTS FOR THE COMING YEAR
5 December 2013
Joan Burton TD has welcomed the announcement by Government to increase the number of SNA’s to almost 11,000 in order to meet demands of the growing school population. My Labour Party colleague, Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., has obtained Cabinet approval to increase the cap on the number of special needs assistants … Continue reading 390 Extra SNA Posts for the Coming Year