Our young people are Ireland’s future. #Budget2026 provides an additional €8million in current & capital funding for youth services, ensuring sustainability & growth across the country. Fine Gael is supporting families, empowering young people, & building stronger communities.

#Budget2026 increases capitation rates for all schools, ensuring principals can meet rising costs and maintain quality education. We’re also continuing to modernise how students learn and are assessed through the Senior Cycle Redevelopment and Primary Curriculum Framework.

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Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential. Through DEIS Plus & a new DEIS Plan, Fine Gael is targeting supports where they’re needed most - tackling disadvantage and improving outcomes in our most challenged communities. #budget2026

#Budget2026 continues Fine Gael’s commitment to inclusion & equality in education. At a time of economic uncertainty, we are prioritising those who need our support the most, ensuring every child can learn, thrive & reach their full potential.

Heather brings people together and believes in Ireland. She is a unifying voice and spoke with conviction. #TWIP @HeatherH @FineGael

Heather believes in our people, our strength, and the opportunities in every corner of Ireland. #TWIP @HeatherH

With experience and a record of uniting people, Heather Humphreys is showing it live - with dignity and leadership that stand out on the panel. #TWIP #HeatherForPresident @FineGael

Thank you for your cooperation, for acting quickly in the interest of safety, and for communicating with your school community at such short notice. 3/3

If children or staff are still in school at 4pm or are unable now to get home before 4pm, please arrange for everyone to remain indoors and shelter in place. Travel is not advised during the red warning period. 2/3

Red Wind Warning – Donegal @MetEireann has confirmed that a Red Wind Weather Warning has been issued for Donegal from 4 to 6pm today. The advice, based on this, is to shelter in place until the storm has passed. 1/3

Big news for parents in Athenry, Celbridge, Clonakilty, Greystones & Tullamore! Our Single Application System for post-primary admissions is now live. Apply easily at https://t.co/dWOi5QCHVu from Oct 1-22. #applytoschool

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I want us to have a nationwide conversation around education. I am establishing a National Convention on Education & want to hear from students, teachers, school staff, the public, and other stakeholders about what they want to see our eduction system look like into the future.

Fine Gael is committed to improving services for children with disabilities and additional educational needs. That’s why, starting this September, 45 special schools will offer education therapy services for those who need it most. No child should be left behind.

Fine Gael wants to build a better Ireland. Today, we have announced a once-in-a-generation plan to transform our country.

I am committed to doing more to support our schools, teachers, students and everyone in our school communities to ensure that we continue to build on this progress.

Today I have published the Education Indicators Report, which shows us just how much progress has been made in our education system.

There is so much work being done in our schools across the country. We are so lucky to have more teachers than ever before, more SNAs, more students taking the Leaving Certificate and staying in school for longer.

Fine Gael is committed to making it easier for parents to get a school place for their child. That’s why today, we’re launching a pilot programme for common applications.