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24 May
Woods and Church stand by redress deal | Irish Examiner
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on irishexaminer.com
Current Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe has ruled out such a move, while former taoiseach Bertie Ahern said he stood by the original deal. However, campaigners and the opposition have demanded that the Church foot more of the bill …... Continue reading »
17 May
Victim 'overjoyed' at €750k costs ruling | Irish Examiner
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on irishexaminer.com
Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe's spokesperson said as the Supreme Court had made no order for costs, each side would bear its own costs. “The state will not accordingly be pursuing Ms O'Keeffe for costs. Her own costs are a matter …... Continue reading »
Topp Day in Tipp | anseo.net
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on anseo.net/blog2
There were numerous laugh-out loud moments including the Trinity College piss-take that UCD folk probably have to do by law to the brilliant comparison of Batt O'Keeffe to a King Penguin. His talk was divided into three bits - elephants …... Continue reading »
26 Apr
Is this O’Keeffe showing his true colours? « sharona’s shambles
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on sharona.wordpress.com
There’s a story on the Independent website suggesting that Batt O’Keeffe won’t make the announcement amount third level fees until after June 5th, the magic date… As I mentioned a few months ago, the worst thing about the whole fiasco …... Continue reading »
25 Apr
[news item about cork] : O’Keeffe heckled during TUI conference …
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on feckthat.com
O’Keeffe heckled during TUI conference speech. Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe has been greeted with boos and shouts of “shame” at the annual conference of the Teachers' Union of Ireland in Cork today. …... Continue reading »
29 Mar
Cllr Mary Roche
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on cllrmaryroche.blogspot.com
Third Level Fees Listening to Batt O'Keeffe … My Thoughts Turn to Local Elections Now that Pad… Birthday Remembrance for Irene. Pictured above is… County Councillors Feigning Shock! I do not like … Anna and the People! …... Continue reading »
04 Mar
Dublin UCD Student Union Elections « Socialist Society
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on socialistsociety.wordpress.com
The shutdown will be scheduled if passed for late March or early April as a warning to the government ahead of the planned proposal on fees to be brought by Batt O’Keeffe. There is currently no No campaign against this referendum and it …... Continue reading »
13 Feb
Stony River Farm: Outrage
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on stonyriverfarm.blogspot.com
What would Brian Cowen's and Batt O'Keeffe's life be like if Ireland were suddenly taken over by the parents of special-needs kids? May 31st deadline. Fiction and Poetry from a government worker's point of view are needed for Tales from …... Continue reading »
07 Jan
Still No committment from Minister for Passage West School « David …
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on davidobyrne.wordpress.com
Minister Batt O’Keeffe. The project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an early stage of architectural planning. A stage submission is awaited from the Design Team. All applications for large scale capital funding are assessed …... Continue reading »
05 Jan
Beartas fónta Bhatt « iGaeilge
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on igaeilge.wordpress.com
Education Minister Batt O’Keeffe has confirmed oral examinations will now make up 40% of marks for Irish in the Junior Cert from 2010 and in the Leaving Cert from 2012 onwards. Mr O’Keeffe said the changes will “give far greater …... Continue reading »
25 Dec 2008
'Zombies' are making country ungovernable
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on tribune.ie/section/news
Within weeks of swearing blind that he could not budge an inch, the Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe has now rowed back and 'found' money which he previously said did not exist. Dáil Éireann spent the better part of two days (and …... Continue reading »
23 Nov 2008
Munster Express Online » Archive » Finance Minister gives soothing …
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on munster-express.ie
The current Minister for Education, Batt O’Keeffe, may be a little more positive than his predecessor as far as Waterford and the South East are concerned but, with cuts coming in primary and second level schools and problems with class …... Continue reading »
08 Nov 2008
Noel Rock » Education Cutbacks.
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on noelrock.ie/blog.php
How can you even dare suggest that teachers aren’t doing their job when - two paragraphs previously - she says: “The minister [Batt O’Keeffe] is right when he says that his decision will make the system take one step back in order to …... Continue reading »
07 Nov 2008
Rob Raves » Remember, Remember That March in November?
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on robraves.com
I hope Batt O’Keeffe realises that lots of people hate him and his cut-throat attitude. I need to clear this up even further, it’s not the reintroduction of “Fees”, it’s the hiking of the “Administration/Registration Fee” by 600 Euro, …... Continue reading »
26 Oct 2008
Eigeandáil Oideachais
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on igaeilge.wordpress.com
Is maith an rud é go bhfuil Brian Cowen agus an Aire OIdeachais, Batt O’Keeffe, sa tSín. Nó dá mbeadh siad i láthair anseo in Éirinn agus na ceisteanna réasúnta atá daoine ag togáint faoi na giorruithe mí réasúnta atá á ndéanamh ar an …... Continue reading »
Batt O’Keeffe and Third-Level Registration Fees
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on everydayiselectionday.com
As a full-time undergraduate student I feel that by allowing the registration fee to be raised, Batt O’Keeffe has completely sold the lower middle-classes down the river. The Minister will be firmly aware that the Union of Students in …... Continue reading »
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
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 »
