The blackout on this report and its significance in Ireland is little short of a disgrace, and there is very little that can be said in mitigation for those in the Irish media apparently determined to attempt to cover it up.
“Ideology masquerading as science.”
“Brainwashing.”
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, everyone, and thanks as ever for your readership
Education Minister Norma Foley is asked about the Leaving Cert calculated grades system, where students’ individual results were “checked and reviewed” based on traits like gender and socio-economic status to ensure “equitable” outcomes. Question by Ben Scallan.
Inevitable outcome
They are not the ones in prison. They are not the ones who will have to pay his fines. They are not the ones who, even as they revel in his martyrdom, will have to share it.
Fianna Fáil Education Minister Norma Foley responds to criticism from Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard that she was “stalling” on the School Transport Review. Question by Ben Scallan.
‘Catastrophic’ situation
“Enrolment rate of 89.7%.”
“There is no sense of urgency from the Minister here.”
If we need more construction workers, then what would be wrong about offering Irish construction workers the exact same terms that we offered to Ukrainians who wished to come here for refuge?