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There is strong demand for graduates in fit-out, furniture and woodworking industries

Almost 9,000 new registrations made last year, with the bulk in areas such as electrical, plumbing and carpentry

A decade ago, St Patrick’s Cathedral Grammar School - the oldest fee-charging secondary school in the State - joined the free scheme. Will others in the private sector follow?

Research finds concentration of advantage did not have positive effect on adolescent behaviour

Immersive learning is set to boost student engagement but will require constant upskilling for teachers

Staging tests during term time may be preferable for some, but would be highly disruptive for schools

Parents and teachers can also struggle to understand the point of some school rules

'Tis the season: Arnotts Christmas Shop is open – and it is giving us all the festive feels

As parents, we must teach our children that there is nothing normal about a child being ostracised

Leo Varadkar apologised in 2019 to those sexually abused in day schools, pledging they would not be failed again