Schools are preparing for possible closures on 14 and 21 October as teacher unions take industrial action in a pay dispute, The Irish Times reports. Families should confirm arrangements with their own school because participation can vary.
9 OctBudget 2027 provides a €14.4 billion allocation for Ireland’s Department of Education and Youth, with further funding for schools and student supports, RTÉ reports.
9 OctUNESCO’s 2026 gender report says girls’ school completion has improved in many countries, while early marriage and pregnancy remain barriers. It reports Nepal narrowed the lower-secondary completion gap between girls and boys by 33 percentage points from 1990 to 2024; retain the dates and explain that national averages can conceal local gaps.
9 OctA Dyslexia Ireland survey of more than 900 teachers, parents and students found many respondents wanted mandatory teacher training, while over 60% of teachers surveyed were unsure which literacy programme best supports dyslexic pupils. These are survey responses, not a national clinical assessment.
9 OctMore than 1,500 students marched in Dublin calling for lower fees, more higher-education funding and better access to accommodation, RTÉ reported. This records the organisers’ and participants’ concerns, not a policy outcome.
9 OctBudget 2027 includes a permanent €150 reduction in Ireland’s third-level student contribution charge, RTÉ reports. Check the official scheme for when the change takes effect and which students qualify.
9 OctRTÉ reported on August 28 that the Nepali community in Ireland numbered more than 3,000, with people living in Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Cork. The figure is an estimate reported at that time, not a current census count.
9 OctA Kathmandu Post visual report says Nepali missions abroad have limited staff while handling consular services, worker welfare and economic diplomacy. Attribute staffing figures to the report and verify any service changes with the relevant embassy.
9 OctA Kathmandu Post profile describes Birthright Nepal, which connects young people from the diaspora with placements in Nepal, including health-related work.
9 OctA Kathmandu Post essay examines how Nepali writers abroad approach borders, readership and belonging. Present it as a literary discussion, not a survey representing every diaspora community.
9 OctA Kathmandu Post opinion essay argues that diaspora engagement can contribute to diplomacy as well as remittances. This is commentary, not a government policy announcement; label it as opinion if republished or adapted.
9 OctNepal’s securities regulator amended rules to allow government–NRN joint ventures to raise a larger share of capital through public offerings, but the change was awaiting Cabinet approval in the cited report.
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