Educational bodies are advising parents in areas popular for commuting to send applications in to several secondary schools, as a result of an oversubscription of places in regions bearing the brunt of enrolment stress. Almost half of all the secondary schools throughout the nation are predicted to be oversubscribed in the forthcoming academic year. The critical areas include specific parts of Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Galway, and Cork, regions which have experienced fast-paced population growth in recent years.
In other news from Ireland:
– There are mounting allegations that Sinn Féin may have misled the Oireachtas with a homage to Niall Ó Donnghaile, a senator who resigned, leading to increased pressure against the party.
– St Teresa’s Gardens in Dolphin’s Barn, the site for constructing over 540 apartments, has undergone the commencement of construction after Dublin City Council proposed a regeneration for the Dublin 8 flat complex 16 years ago.
– New research indicates that female principals in secondary schools across Ireland encounter significantly higher instances of bullying and violence in comparison to their male peers.
– An unusual sight saw restaurateurs and pub owners protesting toward Dáil Éireann, in a march voicing their concerns related to the hospitality sector.
– A report from the Prison Overcrowding Response Group offered a grim view of Ireland’s prison establishments, implying there might be a need for radical interventions by policy-makers owing to overcrowded prisons.
– Today’s weather foresight suggests cloudy skies and sporadic rainfall, eventually clearing to scattered showers across the territory. In the southwest, expect a couple of bouts of heavy rain later in the day, with a temperature hovering between 14 to 18 degrees. Tonight anticipates scattering showers interspersed with clear spells and temperature will dip to around 8 to 12 degrees.
The concept of playing favourites with children isn’t fresh news, but it remains a significant and unspoken issue in parenting, claims Jen O’Connell. Despite the apparent favouritism of the prodigal son, declaring a favourite remains a challenging disclosure for many parents.
Columnist Kathy Sheridan suggests not to underestimate Gráinne Seoige, while citing Jack Lynch as the original celebrity candidate. Meanwhile, in the business sector, securing a mortgage back in Ireland can become easier if you have international work experience. To support this, the noteworthy departure of about 34,700 Irish citizens, including professionals from various fields, is referenced.
In the sports arena, Gordon D’Arcy discusses the strengths revealed by Munster in the course of the recent game against Leinster at Croke Park despite some setbacks. In the international sphere, the focus on swing states during the US elections is underlined. Both political sides are recognising their importance, given that they often dictate the overall election outcome.
Elsewhere, a poignant issue is explored, questioning how to handle a situation of emotional abuse and find the strength to leave. The conflict of desiring change and fearing the unknown is truly relatable. Lastly, the saga of bureaucratic issues that Afghans in Ireland are facing following an embassy shutdown is highlighted.
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