Parents encouraged to have their say on future of schools Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson Seán Crowe, TD, has urged parents to have their say on Patronage and Pluralism within the Irish Primary School sector. Deputy Crowe was commenting on the publication of a report of the Advisory Group to the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism […]

Parents should contact SEC and register complaints on Higher Leaving Cert Maths exam – Deputy Seán Crowe Sinn Féin’s Education Spokesperson Seán Crowe has encouraged teachers and the parents of children who are critical of this week’s Leaving Cert Higher Level Maths paper to contact the State Exam’s Commission and register their complaint. Deputy Crowe […]

Crowe welcomes new online student grant application system The Sinn Féin education spokesperson Seán Crowe has welcomed the new central online system for grants which will allow the processing of grant applications over the internet. Deputy Crowe said: “In a fortnight’s time students will be finishing their Leaving Cert Exams and those going to college […]

Problems with higher Leaving Cert maths exam must be addressed – Crowe The Sinn Féin education spokesperson Seán Crowe TD has said changes to the Leaving Certificate higher level maths paper had presented significant difficulties for many students. Deputy Crowe made his comments after criticism from teachers who questioned the fairness of the exam content. […]

Crowe welcomes reduction in work related fatalities Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD Seán Crowe has welcomed figures released from the Department for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in reply to a Parliamentary Question which show a 32% reduction in fatal workplace accidents. Deputy Crowe said: “To date this year, 17 workplace deaths have been reported […]

Changes to English school curriculum highlights Government’s short sighted approach to learning a second language Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson Seán Crowe has said that the decision to make learning a foreign language compulsory from the age of seven in England’s primary schools highlights why the Modern Language in Primary Schools Initiative should never have been […]

Deputy Crowe wishes students luck whilst sitting Leaving and Junior Cert exams Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson Seán Crowe has wished the 116,774 students from across the State who this week started sitting their State exams the very best of luck. Deputy Crowe said: “I wish all of the students who this morning started their Leaving […]

Funding to replace school classrooms must be extended – Deputy Seán Crowe Sinn Féin’s Education Spokesperson Seán Crowe, TD, believes the second round funding announced this week by the Government that aims to replace prefab classrooms in 91 schools, whilst welcome, should be extended further. He said: “The announcement this week of €26.5m funding will […]

Deputy Seán Crowe commends VTOS graduates at Tallaght award’s ceremony Speaking after presenting Vocational Training Operational Scheme (VTOS) and Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) certificates in an award’s ceremony held this week in the Dublin Institute of Technology, Tallaght, Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson Seán Crowe, TD said: “VTOS is supported by the European Social Fund […]

Closure of St Basil’s a sad day – CroweDublin South West Sinn Féin TD Seán Crowe has said that the closure of St Basil’s Training Centre in Tallaght was a sad day for educationalists and the wider Traveller Community. The Tallaght based TD was speaking after attending a church service and function to mark the […]