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Why I do what I do (part I) - Labour

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:24:30 +0000

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 »

'Nuclear' fees bomb defused by fearful FF

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:14:37 +0000

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 »

Autism student a 'shining example'

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:06:02 +0000

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 »

Incomes of over €100000 would be target for fees

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:38:53 +0000

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 »

How not to recruit home students . . .

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:57:18 +0000

There is currently much discussion in the press about Batt O'Keeffe's announcement that the debate on fees will be reopened, as reported in the Irish Times. This is obviously a controversial topic which will spark heated debates. …... Continue reading »

I can see the ‘Fee-na Fail’ placards already. Sigh.

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:57:16 +0000

In scenario A, maybe public outcry achieves its aim and Batt O’Keeffe gets back in his box. Sub-standard grants, sub-standard universities and sub-standard prospects after graduation remain unchanged. …... Continue reading »

Parties attack O'Keeffe's fees proposal

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:25:00 +0000

FIANNA FÁIL's Coalition partners and the Opposition parties have all come out strongly against Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe's proposal to reintroduce third-level fees for the better-off.... Continue reading »

ICT School Investment

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:59:55 +0000

As reported in the Irish Times the TUI has called on the government not to cut the ICT budget for schools set aside under the 2007-2013 NDP, Batt O’Keeffe, TD has so far not made a commitment to proceed with the investment. …... Continue reading »

Ireland looks at tuition fees again

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:44:42 +0000

… and the prospect of a pay cut for lecturers to keep universities afloat, fees are back on the agenda. Ireland's university leaders will be hoping that education minister Batt O'Keeffe has the courage of his convictions.... Continue reading »

University fees for better off are back on agenda says O’Keeffe

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:43:54 +0000

THE RETURN of third-level fees is no longer being ruled out as the Government seeks to ensure the universities are properly funded, Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe has said.... Continue reading »

Taoiseach supports bid to have autistic boy enrolled for new term

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:50:53 +0000

She has written to Education Minister Batt O’Keeffe a number of times about the situation since he took office in early May but said that she has not had any response. “I am a bit more hopeful now that I know the head of the Government …... Continue reading »

Funding the universities

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:18:10 +0000

The Minister for Education, Batt O'Keeffe, is seeking a 3 per cent cut in payroll costs. In response, the universities are threatening a range of measures, including cutbacks in the range and number of courses on offer to students. …... Continue reading »

Education cutbacks

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:24:43 +0000

Third level institutions and VECs are already feeling the pain when, less than 24 hours after Brian Cowen claimed that Education services would be exempt from a 3% payroll cut, Batt O'Keeffe demanded these institutions cut their …... Continue reading »

Irish Republican Information Service (no. 158)

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:55:41 +0000

Tá Conradh na Gaeilge ag lorg cruinniú leis an 26-Contae Aire Batt O’Keeffe chun moltaí an Chonartha i dtaca le múineadh na Gaeilge sa chóras oideachas a phlé sna sála ar thuairisc de chuid chigirí na Ranna Oideachais agus Eolaíochta …... Continue reading »

Property Ireland 2008 - Bubble, Bubble, Toil & Trouble…

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:19:02 +0000

However, Mary Harney and Batt O’Keeffe were to be given the roles of knife throwers’ assistants as they dodged the blades being thrown all around the Government wage bill after being told they would escape the cuts. …... Continue reading »

State-run primary schools 'will cater to families of all faiths …

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:32:54 +0000

THE NEW State-run primary schools will “acknowledge and celebrate religious diversity’’ in an inclusive atmosphere, Minister for Education and Science Batt O’Keeffe promised yesterday.... Continue reading »

Wait continues for Gaelscoille children and parents

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:01:22 +0000

In addition to this the Minister of Education, Batt O'Keeffe TD is unable at present to say how many primary schools in Mayo are educating pupils in prefabs. In reply to a question raised by Labour's Spokesperson on Education, …... Continue reading »

Arts Council Publishes Arts and Education Report

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:43:32 +0000

The Report was presented to the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Martin Cullen, TD, and the Minister for Education and Science, Batt O’Keeffe, TD. The Report focuses on arts-in-education provision in Ireland and makes five key …... Continue reading »

More Albanian style schools

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:36:01 +0000

Hopes were high that the construction of a new building, for which tenders have already been received, would begin over the summer, but, following a recent visit to the school, Education Minister Batt O’Keeffe told parents that funding …... Continue reading »

drink-driving TD

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:20:24 +0000

Speaking on RTÉ Radio's Morning Ireland, Minister for Education and Cork North West TD Batt O'Keeffe said the deputy had apologised profusely. Mr O'Keeffe said Mr O'Sullivan was aware that it is inappropriate to drink and drive.” …... Continue reading »

O’Keeffe refuses to guarantee projects go-ahead

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:20:13 +0000

EDUCATION Minister Batt O’Keeffe cannot guarantee that work will start on any more school buildings this year despite promises from his predecessor that projects would be given the go-ahead after Easter. …... Continue reading »

Musical chairs

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 31 May 2008 10:59:48 +0000

Sir Reg Empey is hoping to attract Scottish University graduates to jobs in Northern Ireland and the Republic’s Education Minister Batt O’Keeffe is hoping to attract Northern Ireland teachers to the Republic.... Continue reading »

National Development Plan - the missing €252 million for ICT

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 26 May 2008 23:22:39 +0000

I congratulate Deputy Batt O’Keeffe on his appointment as Minister for Education and Science. I look forward to working with him over the course of the next while. I wish him well in his new position. In his response to Question No. …... Continue reading »

ICT School Investment

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 24 May 2008 19:39:06 +0000

Education Batt O'Keeffe that he was unwilling to make any firm commitment that the EUR252 million, allocated in the National Development Plan for the development of information and communications technology in schools, would be …... Continue reading »

Uniform rules referred to Integration Minister

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:45:13 +0000

The Minister for Education has said he has asked Integration Policy Minister Conor Lenihan to consider the matter of school dress codes and cultural and religious diversity. Batt O'Keeffe's statement came as a Co Wexford secondary …... Continue reading »