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26 Oct 2008
Gaelscoil raised in Dail
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on councillorkeithmartin.blogspot.com
However when questioned this week by Labour's Education Spokesman Ruairi Quinn TD, Minister Batt O'Keeffe was unable to give a timeframe for the project. According to the Minister the new building “is currently one of a number of …... Continue reading »
23 Oct 2008
The Punchestown scandal
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on gavinsblog.com
Ah more memories…Batt O’Keeffe defends the indefensible. March 30, 2004.... Continue reading »
Take Two
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on tinman18.wordpress.com
Despite what Batt O’Keeffe says, the Education cuts will be next to go. It’s not just the teachers who are angry, it’s the parents as well, and he can’t fight everyone. So this Budget was effectively like a first serve in tennis. …... Continue reading »
18 Oct 2008
FG calls on Government to 'bail out' farmers
An article about Michael Creed seen on irishtimes.com
FINE GAEL agriculture spokesman Michael Creed called on the Government to “bail out'' farmers affected by the suspension of the farm improvement scheme.... Continue reading »
Dempsey defends practicality of Metro North
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on buckplanning.blogspot.com
Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe said that from next January substitution cover for uncertified sick leave in all schools, and for official school business in post-primary schools, was being suspended. He was asking schools, …... Continue reading »
Student registration will increase to €1500 from next September …
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on irishtimes.com
However, Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe has signalled this is only an interim measure, pending the likely return of some form of college fees. In a significant move yesterday, the Minister said he has now been mandated by the …... Continue reading »
23 Sep 2008
University heads want fees paid by student loans
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on irishtimes.com/front
UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS will lobby for the introduction of an Australian-style student loan system when they meet Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe tomorrow.... Continue reading »
22 Sep 2008
Batty Boy: Minister For Education A Doofus
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on thechancer.ie
MINISTER FOR Education Batt O’Keeffe has admitted his embarrassment in a growing controversy about the potential revenue from the return of third-level fees. Last weekend, the department released the results of a report prepared by a …... Continue reading »
Minister signals likelihood of cutbacks across education sector
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on irishtimes.com
THE PROSPECT of cutbacks in education appeared more likely last night after Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe said he would be working to achieve a more cost-effective service.... Continue reading »
A cheap shot at architects
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on irishtimes.com
Madam, – Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe is interested in value for money (Education Today, September 16th). This is laudable.... Continue reading »
O'Keeffe embarrassed over fee revenue forecast out by €400m
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on irishtimes.com
MINISTER FOR Education Batt O'Keeffe has admitted his embarrassment in a growing controversy about the potential revenue from the return of third-level fees.... Continue reading »
17 Sep 2008
Davitt College hall gets green light
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on westernpeople.ie
… 30-year wait for a sports hall is finally coming to an end. According to Deputy Beverley Flynn, the news was announced by Education Minister Batt O’Keeffe who met a delegation from the Castlebar secondary school in Galway yesterday.... Continue reading »
16 Sep 2008
Minister sanctions Davitt College sports hall
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on mayonews.ie
There was joy in Davitt College in Castlebar on Monday following the announcement that Minister for Education, Batt O’Keeffe, had sanctioned funding for the school’s long-awaited sports hall.... Continue reading »
Third-level fees for wealthy would raise €500m, O'Keeffe report claims
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on irishtimes.com
THE RETURN of third-level fees appears more likely after a study commissioned by Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe said the move would generate more than €500 million a year.... Continue reading »
12 Sep 2008
Debate on third-level fees
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on irishtimes.com
Madam, – The suggestion by Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe that college fees should be brought back because taxpayers should not “fund the people who could well afford to pay” is truly asinine (The Irish Times, September 10th).... Continue reading »
10 Sep 2008
O'Keeffe defends figures which show crowded classes
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on irishtimes.com
MINISTER FOR Education Batt O'Keeffe has moved to defend the Government's record on class sizes, despite new figures showing that the Republic has the second most overcrowded classrooms in the EU.... Continue reading »
04 Sep 2008
Ministers agree common approach to wearing of hijab
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on irishtimes.com
A COMMON approach to the issue of Muslim girls wearing the hijab in classrooms has been agreed by Minister for Education Batt O’Keeffe and Minister for Integration Conor Lenihan.... Continue reading »
31 Aug 2008
Kevin Rafter: Putting the rich in a class of their own
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on tribune.ie/section/news
Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe is about to kickstart an 18-month root and branch review of the third-level sector. Most attention will focus on the controversial option of reintroducing undergraduate fees. …... Continue reading »
30 Aug 2008
Farmweek Podcast – 29 August 2008
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on rte.ie/radio1/farmweek
Donna O’Sullivan hears of poor progress in this year' harvesting, genetically modified crops and foods and Education Minister Batt O’Keeffe journeys back to his roots in rural North Cork.... Continue reading »
29 Aug 2008
Debate on Third-Level Fees
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on neilward.ie
However, Batt O’Keeffe has now gone on the rampage and lined up alongside the Presidents of the Universities to call for a reintroduction of third-level fees. The irony of this partnership is that the two sides have very different aims …... Continue reading »
Permission granted for Kill Primary School
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on jameslawless.ie
Enquiries I made earlier in the Summer drew a positive response from the Mininster, Batt O’Keeffe TD, when he “confirmed that the design phase of the project is progressing well and is on target” and the permission granted is another …... Continue reading »
18 Aug 2008
Why I do what I do (part I) – Labour
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on neilward.ie
And for all the arguments I hear from the likes of Batt O’Keeffe at the moment, my personal experience will always underline my belief in the application of a principle of universailty to the area of education. I have similar beliefs in …... Continue reading »
17 Aug 2008
'Nuclear' fees bomb defused by fearful FF
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on tribune.ie/section/news
But the question still remains: what happened in the last month-and-a-half to prompt new education minister Batt O'Keeffe to tell The Irish Times that the return of third-level fees was no longer ruled out as the government seeks to …... Continue reading »
16 Aug 2008
Autism student a 'shining example'
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on irishtimes.com
SPECIAL NEEDS:A 17-YEAR-OLD student with autism who achieved extremely high marks in the Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) was yesterday hailed by Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe as a shining example of what can be achieved by …... Continue reading »
13 Aug 2008
Incomes of over €100000 would be target for fees
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on irishtimes.com
ONLY FAMILIES earning well in excess of €100000 a year would be required to pay third-level college fees in the event of their reintroduction, Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe indicated yesterday.... Continue reading »