Results 1-6 of 6 for immigration speaker:Norma Foley

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (18 Apr 2023)

Norma Foley: ..., sovereignty, intergovernmentalism and supranationalism. The Support Services and teachers alike reference the European Union as a lens through which to examine a variety of the learning outcomes, topics and key concepts.  Current and emerging topics such as Brexit, immigration, democratic representation, sustainability and the “othering” of parts of our community...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (12 Jul 2022)

Norma Foley: In Ireland, all immigrant children, including children of international protection applicants, immigrant workers and unaccompanied minors, can access pre-school, primary and post primary education in a manner similar to Irish nationals, until they have reached the age of 18 years. In Ireland, a school must admit all students applying where it is not oversubscribed and places are...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (8 Feb 2022)

Norma Foley: ...need and scope for diversity in the teaching profession In addition, the Migrant Teacher Project (MTP), based in Marino Institute of Education (MIE), was established in 2017 to increase the participation of immigrant internationally educated teachers (IIETs) in the Irish primary and post-primary education sectors. The project, co-funded by the Department of Education and the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (1 Feb 2022)

Norma Foley: ...Support Services and teachers alike reference the European Union as a lens through which to examine a variety of the learning outcomes, topics and key concepts. Current and emerging topics such as Brexit, immigration, democratic representation, sustainability and the “othering” of parts of our community are all examined through the European Union. Scoilnet.ie, the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training (30 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: ...the need and scope for diversity in the teaching profession. In addition the Migrant Teacher Project (MTP), based in Marino Institute of Education, was established in 2017 to increase the participation of immigrant internationally educated teachers in the Irish primary and post-primary education sectors and offers a Bridging Programme free of charge to approximately 40 applicants annually....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: English Language Training Organisations (28 Jul 2020)

Norma Foley: ...student at time of enrolment. If the students have exhausted the internal complaints procedure of the provider in question and are still unhappy about the outcome, they can make a complaint to the Immigration Delivery Service of the Department of Justice and Equality. However, in the case of a complaint regarding refunds, this can only relate to whether a provider has followed their...