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Shevlin, Michael; Kenny, Mairin; Loxley, Andrew – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2008
Special educational provision in the Republic of Ireland has experienced significant changes in the past decade. A combination of interrelated factors including litigation, legislation, parental advocacy and international developments has radically altered the landscape of special education. As a result of these changes the move towards…
Descriptors: Special Education, Foreign Countries, Educational Change, Inclusive Schools
Keogh, Helen – Adult Learner: The Irish Journal of Adult and Community Education, 2004
Any consideration of recent and proposed developments in education and training at European Union (EU) level points, in a word, to "Lisbon". "Lisbon", as in the "Lisbon Agenda", is the destination, the compass and the journey driving developments in education and training systems in the EU member states. This paper…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Foreign Countries, Educational Policy
Irish National Association of Adult Education, Dublin. – 2002
In January 2002, Ireland's minister of state announced the establishment of the National Adult Learning Council to take effect in March 2002. One of the council's priorities will be to establish local adult learning boards (LALBs) to oversee development and delivery of adult education. An Irish government white paper recommended that LALBs'…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Advisory Committees