“Principals and teachers express concerns over readiness for Leaving Cert
A significant number of school heads and educators express apprehension over a perceived division between the revised Junior Cycle and the more demanding Leaving Cert. They argue that this could be rendering students and educators ill-prepared for the requirements of the senior circle. This is a conclusion from research conducted by scholars at the University of Limerick for the State’s advisory unit on school curriculum.
In other news,
– Revolut, a digital bank, is undercutting conventional lenders by providing Irish clients with superior interest rate savings accounts.
– In Wicklow County, around 100 firefighters may lodge complaints regarding their employer under the privacy laws following revelations of recorded dialogues in fire engine cabs without the workers’ consent.
– Dart extension from Malahide, Co Dublin to Drogheda, Co Louth appears to be making progress, with Eamon Ryan detailing the States intent to apply for project planning permission.
– During the Leaders’ Questions on Wednesday, Taoiseach Simon Harris, armed with infographics, left his Sinn Féin adversaries bewildered.
– The Government’s move to formally acknowledge Palestine as a state has been broadly embraced by civil organisations, Opposition sides, and supporters of Palestine, but has been condemned by Israel and its advocates.
In global news,
– UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak implies that he plans to base the impending general election campaign on economic issues.
Television update,
– In the third season, the splendid Nicola Coughlan is expected to flourish as a romantic lead while managing a small to midsize Regency influencing enterprise, according to Patrick Freyne’s compact guide to costume drama.
Opinion”
Finn McRedmond voiced his opinion that despite what others might think about Tony O’Reilly’s motivations, he truly understood how to lead a fulfilling existence. In economic news, there has been a decrease in Irish consumer sentiment for the fourth consecutive month in May; this marks the sixth instance of such a sequence since the turn of the century, according to recent data analysis. Ken Early, in the realm of sports, expressed his view that Atalanta’s failure to grant Leverkusen an unbeaten season might actually be beneficial for football. As for gastronomy, a delightful Chinese eatery, known as Biang Biang, won rave reviews in Smithfield for its excellent dumplings and commendable service. This restaurant’s location was once part of Oxmantown Green, a land that was segmented into 96 parts by the 1664 Dublin City Assembly, while also making provisions for the construction of a new thoroughfare and a sizable market.