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Following many years of raising the matter with the DES, we are pleased to inform you that three welcome improvements have been announced by the Minister which will provide better administrative capacity for Principals in a small number of schools.

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How much is a child's primary education worth? - 77cent a day?

A recent survey of 200 primary schools conducted by IPPN (the Irish Primary Principals Network) has found that 97% of our primary schools do not receive enough to cover their basic ...

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IPPN's Annual Conference takes place in the INEC, Killarney from Thursday 25th January to Saturday, 27th January 2007.

The theme of this year's conference is "Changing Ireland".

The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) is the p ...

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20 Headteachers from primary schools across Northern Ireland are visiting and working with primary school principals in the south this week. The exchange visits began last year following a joint conference between the Irish Primary Principals Network a ...

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We are delighted to inform you that Virginia O'Mahony, Principal of Scoil Chaitríona Senior, Renmore, Galway, has been appointed by IPPN as Assistant Director for Membership Services.

Virginia is a founding member and former President of IPP ...

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Irish Primary Principals' Network 4.10.2007

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3,300 Primary Principals Facing Major Role Change

The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) is deeply concerned with the implications of negotiations currently ...

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Primary schools on the verge of bankruptcy

The Irish Primary Principals Network, representing principals in over 3,000 schools across the country, today issued a stark warning that some schools face bankruptcy and may have to close unexpected ...

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Principals are extremely disappointed that the Education budget has failed to address the gap between State funding and the basic running costs of primary schools.

While welcoming the increases in the Capital Budget for Schools, Seán Cottrel ...

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Water Charges for schools - another tax on parents

The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) is calling on the Minister for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government and the Minister for Education & Science to come up with ...

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The Irish Primary Principals' Network strongly condemn any effort made to add water charges to the running costs of schools. Primary schools are already in financial difficulty due to the soaring costs of heating oil and other utilities with only a min ...

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Immediate crisis averted

"Principals are relieved that the immediate crisis around the payment of large water charges by primary schools has been abated." said Larry Fleming, President of the Irish Primary Principals' Network. "IPPN welcomes ...

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Principals disappointed that basic funding issue not addressed

In a statement issued this evening, the Irish Primary Principals' Network expressed disappointment at the Government's announcement on water charges.

"IP ...

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Irish Primary Principals' Network Annual Conference

Where? Irish National Events Centre (INEC), Killarney, Co. Kerry
When? Thursday 31st January to Saturday 2nd February 2008

The theme of this year's conference is ...

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IPPN Annual Conference - Diary Note

Over 750 primary school principals gather for debate, discussion and professional development workshops.
A highlight in the Irish education calender.

The theme of this year's conference:

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Benchmarking - How Principal's feel about it

In advance of their annual conference in Killarney starting tomorrow, school principals were surveyed on the state of education in our primary schools. Over 900 primary principals re ...

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Survey shows new trends among children

The issues and challenges in Irish society show up first in our schools. 70% of principals see a real change in the profile of children in our primary schools according to a new survey released this week ...

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Good afternoon, colleagues and special guests.

Is onóir specíalta domsa beith anseo I gCill Áirne um tráthnóna, mar Uachtarán Líonra Phríomhoidí Bunscoile na h-Éireann. Don ocht gcéad phríomhoidí agus do na h-aíonna specíalta atá i láthai ...

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The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) expressed a growing lack of confidence in the Minister for Education and Science, Mary Hanafin, T.D. at their annual conference in Killarney today.

"Principals are rapidly losing confidence ...

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Good morning, everybody. I am delighted to be here once again in Killarney in the company of such an esteemed gathering of 800 school leaders, most-welcome guests and good friends.

I wish to thank you, Minister, for addressing our Conf ...

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The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) has announced details of an exclusive deal for 3,300 primary schools with competitive electricity provider Energia offering savings of up to 10% on energy costs. Combined, the total annual electricity requir ...

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