Emma O Kelly
@emma-okelly.bsky.social
Education Correspondent at RTÉ. Also Chair NUJ Dublin Broadcasting Branch. Any views expressed my own, not RTE’s
A school has been ordered to change its uniform
Policy after WRC found it had discriminated against a male student. Schools policing of young people’s bodies is increasingly coming under the spotlight. www.rte.ie/news/educati...
Policy after WRC found it had discriminated against a male student. Schools policing of young people’s bodies is increasingly coming under the spotlight. www.rte.ie/news/educati...
Boy awarded €9,000 over school's ear piercing policy
A 16-year-old Transition Year student has won €9,000 in compensation for gender-based discrimination and victimisation after he was punished for wearing an ear piercing to school at the start of term ...
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May 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
A school has been ordered to change its uniform
Policy after WRC found it had discriminated against a male student. Schools policing of young people’s bodies is increasingly coming under the spotlight. www.rte.ie/news/educati...
Policy after WRC found it had discriminated against a male student. Schools policing of young people’s bodies is increasingly coming under the spotlight. www.rte.ie/news/educati...
Dublin fee-charging school criticised by Department inspectors www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
Inspectors criticise uniform policy at Dublin school
Department of Education inspectors have criticised student uniform and code of behaviour policies at a Dublin fee-charging school, saying their implementation does not support students' educational, s...
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May 27, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Dublin fee-charging school criticised by Department inspectors www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
I joined colleagues in RTÉ to once again express our outrage at Israel’s continued killing of journalists in Gaza. Apart from the huge personal tragedy, targeting & killing journalists is also killing media freedom and the truth. #SupportPalestinianJournalists
May 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I joined colleagues in RTÉ to once again express our outrage at Israel’s continued killing of journalists in Gaza. Apart from the huge personal tragedy, targeting & killing journalists is also killing media freedom and the truth. #SupportPalestinianJournalists
Ireland’s national broadcaster now joins Spain, Slovenia, & Iceland in questioning Israel’s participation in Eurovision. www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
RTÉ asks EBU for discussion on Israel at Eurovision
RTÉ has asked the European Broadcasting Union for a discussion on Israel's inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest, Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said.
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May 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Ireland’s national broadcaster now joins Spain, Slovenia, & Iceland in questioning Israel’s participation in Eurovision. www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
An overwhelming majority of primary teachers say schools should not be responsible for preparing children for communion/confirmation www.rte.ie/news/educati...
Sacraments preparation should happen outside class - INTO
An overwhelming majority of primary school teachers believe families or parishes should be responsible for preparing children for the sacraments of communion and confirmation.
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April 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
An overwhelming majority of primary teachers say schools should not be responsible for preparing children for communion/confirmation www.rte.ie/news/educati...
Journalists & other media workers in RTÉ Dublin stood together today to again express our outrage at Israel’s continued targeting and killing of journalists in Gaza & to call for an end to Israeli impunity. Killing journalists is killing truth. #supportpalestinianjournalists
March 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Journalists & other media workers in RTÉ Dublin stood together today to again express our outrage at Israel’s continued targeting and killing of journalists in Gaza & to call for an end to Israeli impunity. Killing journalists is killing truth. #supportpalestinianjournalists
Synge St CBS rejects move to gaelcholáiste. This is a headache for new minister. www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
Synge Street CBS rejects Gaelcholáiste switch
A school that was supposed to become a Gaelcholáiste in 2026 has told the Department of Education that it will not proceed with the change, citing staff concerns which have not been addressed.
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February 14, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Synge St CBS rejects move to gaelcholáiste. This is a headache for new minister. www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
What is BIMM? www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
BIMM private college and its link to TU Dublin
Music college BIMM on Dublin's Francis Street has a strong reputation but the fact it is a private college linked to TU Dublin may come as news to many of its students, writes Emma O Kelly.
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February 10, 2025 at 7:33 AM
What is BIMM? www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
Breaking: The CAO has extended their Feb 1st deadline for any students impacted by Storm Éowyn. They’ve been given until Feb 6th 5pm under an “exceptional application facility” to get applications in.
January 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Breaking: The CAO has extended their Feb 1st deadline for any students impacted by Storm Éowyn. They’ve been given until Feb 6th 5pm under an “exceptional application facility” to get applications in.
Helen McEntee is the new Minister for Education and Youth
January 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Helen McEntee is the new Minister for Education and Youth
Tender published for school phone pouches. www.rte.ie/news/educati...
Department of Education tenders new phone pouch contract
The Department of Education has tendered for a provider to supply mobile phone pouches to students in post primary schools. It calls for applications for a contract with an estimated value of just ove...
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January 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Tender published for school phone pouches. www.rte.ie/news/educati...
January 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Reposted by Emma O Kelly
Some work on Dublin City Council's affordable housing project on the Oscar Traynor Road in Coolock has been paused due to their failure to comply with building regulations
Work on affordable housing project in Coolock paused
Some work on Dublin City Council's affordable housing project on the Oscar Traynor Road in Coolock has been paused due to their failure to comply with building regulations.
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January 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Some work on Dublin City Council's affordable housing project on the Oscar Traynor Road in Coolock has been paused due to their failure to comply with building regulations
Reposted by Emma O Kelly
Thoughtful and informative article by @emma-okelly.bsky.social
Students reflect on 'radical action' over war in Gaza
Students look back on their protest action at Irish universities over the war in Gaza.
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January 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Thoughtful and informative article by @emma-okelly.bsky.social