News - Norma Foley
Fresh hopes Boyle will get state childcare centre
Children's Minister Norma Foley says her department will buy properties to house state-led childcare facilities this year, but the building of such will start in 2027.
Feb 26, 2026 13:46
Longford secure new family resource centre
Minister for Children Norma Foley made the announcement earlier today.
Feb 3, 2026 12:55
Local TD disappointed with non-commitment of Minister
Norma Foley visited Attic House - the planned building for the centre.
Jan 22, 2026 17:27
PODCAST: Minister visits location of Longford's planned family resource centre
Norma Foley visited the planned location of the facility today.
Jan 22, 2026 13:29
Longford town is one of 50 applications for 10 family resource centres - Minister
Minister Norma Foley visited the Attic House on the Ballinalee Road, which has been identified as the premises for the centre.
Jan 22, 2026 12:00
Children's Minister visits Longford as demands for family resource centre intensify
Norma Foley will visit the Attic House on the Ballinalee Road, which is the proposed site for the facility.
Jan 22, 2026 07:20
Local secondary school wins prestigious #ThinkLanguages competition
Minister for Education, Norma Foley congratulated the school by saying the school showed great creativity, teamwork and enthusiasm for languages.
Jan 28, 2024 12:08
Over 70 children across Roscommon are receiving home education
The Irish Constitution formally allows parents to choose the way in which their children receive their education.
Jan 10, 2024 17:07
Mullingar schools to receive major investment for upgrade works
Minister Norma Foley has announced a 250 million euro investment into school building projects.
Oct 18, 2023 12:15
Teacher-based assessment plans for Leaving Cert suspended over AI fears
A study into the impact of AI on the education system is to be carried out by the State Examinations Commission.
Sep 20, 2023 10:45
Local schools have lowest average primary school classes nationally
The average number of children per class at national school level locally is 22
Jul 21, 2023 09:00
Education Minister expects Leaving Cert results released in August
This year's Leaving Cert will begin on Wednesday June 7.
May 16, 2023 18:21
Minister Foley won't elaborate on need for extra leaving cert correctors
Today marks six weeks until the beginning of the exams.
Apr 26, 2023 17:48
Free schoolbooks to be provided for primary schools
It's the first time the state has covered the costs of such materials
Mar 22, 2023 17:54Shannonside Newsletter
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