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Minister for Education announces funding for two Kerry schools

Jun 6, 2024 08:29 By radiokerrynews
Minister for Education announces funding for two Kerry schools
Landmark study on the experiences of women of colour working in rural communities in southwest Ireland Pictured : Norma Foley, Minister of Education, launches landmark research publication into experiences of women of colour working in rural Ireland ● The Black Ceiling examines employment barriers to women of colour in southwest Ireland Photo by: Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line        : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail :        [email protected] Web Site :    www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT © Landmark study on the experiences of women of colour working in rural communities in southwest Ireland ● Norma Foley, Minister of Education, launches landmark research publication into experiences of women of colour working in rural Ireland ● The Black Ceiling examines employment barriers to women of colour in southwest Ireland ● The report was undertaken by Professor Margaret Linehan of Munster Technological University and Dr Corina Sheerin of National College of Ireland Tralee, October 20th, 2023: A major report launched today provides valuable insights into the experiences of women of colour working in rural areas of Ireland. The report was funded by the Irish Human Rights Equality Commission (IHREC). Entitled The Black Ceiling: Employment Experience of Women of Colour in Southwest Ireland, the substantial report was authored by Professor Margaret Linehan of Munster Technological University and Dr Corina Sheerin of the National College of Ireland. The two academics conducted in-depth interviews with 18 women of colour working in rural communities throughout the southwest region. Employed in a wide range of industries, the women who hail from countries throughout Africa, South America, and Asia, are employed in retail, hospitality, the public
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The Minster for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley has announced funding for two Kerry schools.

Minister Foley announced the grants for new classrooms and facilities at schools in Listowel and Dún Chaoin.

Scoil Réalta na Maidine in Listowel got initial project approval for a new special education needs classroom, a special education teaching room and a central activities room.

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Scoil Naomh Gobnait in Dún Chaoin has been approved to tender for a new mainstream en-suite classroom, and a room for services like heating and water.

Included also is approval for upgrades to make it a two-classroom school, including a room for one-to-one teaching or group work.

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