Advertisement

Does the application process for school places need reform after all ?

 On Friday, families across Ireland received school place offers.  In many areas in the country...

Share this article

12.46 17 Nov 2025


Does the application process for school places need reform after all ?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

12.46 17 Nov 2025


 On Friday, families across Ireland received school place offers.  In many areas in the country where acute population growth has been recorded, many families struggle to secure school places for their children. Despite a pilot scheme being rolled out to remove the need to apply for schools individually in towns facing shortages. Louise in Greystones joined Lunchtime live to discuss her challenges in securing a place for her child.  Louise was also joined by other listeners with similar stories and Aontú Education Spokesperson and Assistant Principal in a Secondary School in Limerick.


Read more about

Lunchtime Live

Related Episodes

Dail Bar Tab revealed with the...

00:18:35

Dail Bar Tab revealed with the sale of shots on the up. Is it time to get rid of the bar altogether?

Lunchtime Live

00:18:35


Are daughters more expensive t...

00:08:10

Are daughters more expensive than sons?

Lunchtime Live

00:08:10


The Making of David Bowie's ‘R...

00:11:51

The Making of David Bowie's ‘Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust’

Lunchtime Live

00:11:51


Continued: Mother caring for d...

00:21:02

Continued: Mother caring for disabled adult child reached breaking point and dropped her child at A&E due to lack of care provision

Lunchtime Live

00:21:02