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  • 22 September, 2017 - Minister Bruton Opens one of the Largest Irish-Medium Post-Primary Schools in the Country

    22 Sep 2017

  • 22 Sep 201722 September, 2017 - Ministers invite expressions of interest to fill vacancies on Board of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
  • 14 Sep 201714 September, 2017 - Minister Bruton launches New Tool to help Schools Improve their Digital Capability
  • 14 Sep 2017Digital Learning Framework for Schools

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