Trade unions Siptu and Fórsa serve notice for a 24-hour work stoppage on February 21st

Chinese is set to joint the Leaving Cert curriculum for the first time. But there are major barriers to it becoming a mainstream language in Irish schools

Lobbying coalition says €20m in additional annual funding would cover shortfalls

ICHA member says consultants are moving to private hospital due to working conditions

Philosophy encourages people to challenge received wisdom

Bank of Ireland to offer support to a range of customers who may be vulnerable to abuse

New Innovator: Thriftify allows charity shops to sell online and encourages ethical buying

GP body admits financial difficulties as resigning team cites governance issues

Mary Mitchell O’Connor troubled by student survey results

Shane Ross wants views of those with personal experience of disability to be heard

Minister to review sex education course to ensure teaching in 'factual manner in every school’

Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly suspended the extradition of a Polish man

Whatever form of exercise you choose should be good for your head and body

Survey shows 71% of parents think subject about ethics and all religions should be taught

Minister praises Eir as example of company which is giving back to the community

Financial Conduct Authority’s report shows 82% of customers lose money trading in CDFs

The Swiss vote to limit EU immigration now threatens its trade deal with the EU

Most primary schools typically spend up to 2½ hours teaching faith formation

Mexico has skyrocketing rates of obesity and diabetes among indigenous people

No claim of responsibility for bomb attack on the famous Erawan shrine in which 20 killed