Articles for the Government, Law & Education Sector
51 Articles Found.
The Education Pathway of a Deputy Principal at an All-Irish speaking school
After completing a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities at Carlow College, and a Postgraduate Degree in Education NUI Galway, Donegal native Dáire Ó Néill, a teacher since 2013, has been appointed as Deputy Principal at the All-Irish speaking school, Coláiste Chinéal
Career Profile - A lifelong passion in history
A lifelong passion in history culminated with the awarding of an MA in Irish Regional History for Carlow local, John Kelly. A dedicated civil servant, John has long been passionate about history since his teenage years. After years of active participation in historical societies, John decided to formalise his knowledge
Aoife Lynch of the Irish Naval Service: "No two days are the same"
Aoife Lynch was unsure what her next step would be, after dropping out of college. But by embracing her passions, and taking a leap, she’s gone on to gain an accredited trade qualification – and achieve more than she ever thought possible – through the Irish Naval Service
Captain Eva Balfe of the Irish Air Corps’ Communications & Information Services Squadron
Captain Eva Balfe tells us about her journey from a Computer Science degree at DCU, to a fascinating career in the Irish Air Corps’ Communications & Information Services Squadron. The first time a military career even crossed Captain Eva Balfe’s mind, she tells me, was when she
Commandant Jane O'Neill of the Engineer Corps: "It's never really your standard nine to five"
From her current deployment in Lebanon, Commandant Jane O’Neill of the Engineer Corps tells us about a remarkable, and hugely varied, career in the Irish Defence Forces. Sometimes, new career paths present themselves when we least expect them to. For Commandant Jane O’Neill, it was the
Head Usher Leinster House
Colm O'Rourke - Head Usher Leinster House 8 a.m. I arrive in Leinster House and my first priority is to meet with the two team leaders of the early team. They report that all their staff have arrived and all posts are covered. The early team ushers arrive at
A Day in the Life of a Parliamentary Reporter - Leinster House
Every time the Dáil, Seanad or an Oireachtas committee sits in public, an Official Report is produced of everything that is said. The Debates Office, under the direction of the Ceann Comhairle, is tasked with producing it. Starting the day The Debates Office comprises a team
A Day in the Life of a Parliamentary Education Officer
Leinster House is the seat of Ireland's Parliament and with politics in action around every corner, what better place to teach about the work of TDs and Senators? Education Officer Conor Reale Starting the day The education team is a small but tightly knit team with a big objective
Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpreter - Oireachtas TV
Find out how our Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpreters, Caroline O'Leary and Ciara Grant, provide access for the Deaf community. We both begin our day’s work as Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpreters before we leave the house, with essential yoga stretches. Sign language interpreters find themselves repeating
A day in the life of a Research Librarian - Leinster House
Erin O'Mahony 9 a.m. I’m a research librarian working in the Members’ Reading Room in Leinster House. I’m first in this morning, so I make sure the room is ready for the Members who will use it today. I check and update the
'Age is only a number' - 86 Year Old Graduates from Maynooth University
Lifelong Learning at Maynooth University... Maynooth University has conferred one of the oldest ever graduates in Ireland as 86-year-old Phil Devitt received a BA from the college on the Kildare campus today. Ms Devitt was awarded a BA in Community Studies surrounded by her family, friends and course
Greg Ryan -Technical Solicitor
My route into law began with a Bachelor of Civil Law in UCD. At that stage I was unsure of what exactly I wanted to do for my future career, but I was conscious that I wanted to help people. It was work experience with a number of small practitioners
Karen Walsh - Solicitor in Practice
Background I grew up on a dairy farm in Co. Cork. My parents always encouraged myself and my brother and sister to work hard and do our best. I think my parents instilled in all three of us a very strong work ethic early in life and that nothing will
Changing careers later in life, Gerry O’Shea follows his passion for Law
Sitting his Leaving Cert exams in 1980 in a vocational school in Kerry, Gerry O’Shea had set his sights on studying in one of Ireland’s National Universities. Having done well in his exams he felt he was on right on track but he was disappointed to
Bachelor of Law Graduate SETU
Pauline Sim who came to SETU in Waterford from Kuching, Malaysia is a recent graduate from the LLB Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree. She was an active International Student Ambassador for both Education Ireland and SETU n Waterford while studying here. Towards the end of her college life, she was
From PLC to Bachelor of Arts
I did my Leaving Certificate in 2018 and I really wasn't sure of what I wanted to study in college.I chose to do a PLC course in Enniscorthy Vocational College in Legal Studies level 5. This really aided in my decision to go to Waterford and gave me
Becoming a Barrister
Barrister is a relatively old profession, as they have been practising in Ireland for over 450 years. But many of us may not be familiar with exactly what they do, what qualifications they have. Here are five things you may not know about barristers: Who’s who? Clarifying the
All You need to know about Becoming a Solicitor
Solicitors are the legal practitioners who deal with a variety of responsibilities related to the law. But here are five facts that may surprise you… There is only one Solicitors qualification in Ireland While most types of qualifications, such as teaching or nursing, are available in a number of
TCPID Graduate - Fidelity Investments
TCPID Graduate Dairine O'Rourke on Trinity College, Fidelity Investments and COVID 19. Dairine graduated from the Certificate in Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice in Trinity College Dublin in June 2018. Since that date, she has been working with our TCPID Business Partner Fidelity Invesments. Following a hugely
Fire Fighter & First Responder
Nicole is 19 years old and volunteers with the Blessington Community First Responders and works as a Retained Fire Fighter with Wicklow Fire Service as well as being successful in her application for Deputy Manager position in her local ALDI store. After completing her leaving certificate Nicole progressed to a
A Career in Law
Law is one of the oldest academic fields in the world and it is a highly regarded qualification. It attracts on average between 12-14,000 applicants annually through CAO application and on average figures from CAO show that over 2,500 list a Law degree as their first choice
6 Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language
If you are reading this article then you have a wonderful skill. You have the ability to read and we assume speak English. This gives you a great advantage in life. English is the third most spoken language in the world and is synonymous with opportunity and a better quality
How to become a Construction Studies or DCG Teacher
Do you have a passion for studying Construction Studies or Design and Communication Graphics? Have you ever thought about pursuing a career teaching these subects at second level? GMIT Letterfrack offer a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Education (Design Graphics and Construction) which qualifies graduates to
Make Yourself Employable with a Postgrad as Gaeilge
Job prospects for gaeilgeoirí boosted by Languages Act and EU recognition of Irish along with Government pledge on public service writes Áine McMahon on irishtimes.com - here's her advice: Irish universities offer a range of options for those wishing to take postgraduate courses through Irish.
Maurice Gaffney SC: A Life in Law
At almost 100 years old, Maurice Gaffney SC still works at the Bar and says he would be ‘lost without it.’ When he was called to the Irish Bar, back in 1954, there were about 250 barristers in the Republic, of whom about one-fifth were senior counsel
A Theological Career Journey
I was seventeen and in Leaving Cert. year when I was thrown out of Religion Class. The teacher’s pathetic attempts to answer (or evade) our questions left me bored, frustrated. I laughed. Ended up in the Headmistress’ s office … I don’t remember a punishment
My Experience as a Garda Reserve
Meet Reserve Gardaí Fiona Kelly and Matthew O’Connor who share their experience as voluntary members of the organisation. Reserve Garda Fiona Kelly Fiona is 26 years old and her area of full time employment is in Education where she has been working for the past 7 years
Why I gave up my Job and became an Archaeologist
The road to Petras: In my mid twenties, I began to yearn for a change. A recurring voice at the back of my head kept whispering about the possibility of another path. Eight years ago I set out on a journey that would come to change the course of my
A Career in Cyber Security
"Only 1 in 10 cyber security professionals are women. But if you're interested don't let this put you off." Responsible for reducing the risk from a cyber attack, cyber security jobs make an important contribution to today's society as we become increasingly more reliant on the internet
A Day in the Life of a Criminal Barrister
"If you go into law school thinking that you’re owed a well-paid career simply because the entry fee is so high, you’re out of luck" ~ Dublin Criminal Barrister I qualified as a barrister four years ago. My legal life started out by doing a BA
A Day in the Life of a Trade Union Worker
The work in a Trade Union is often varied and never dull. Work in this kind of area is interchangeable and can range from Industrial Relation matters to collusion with the Government in promoting the interests of their members for social development and justice. The work of a union is
Route to Qualification as a Solicitor
There are several entry routes to a career as a Solicitor. It is not necessary to study law at University to become a Solicitor. If you hold a degree in any discipline you may apply to sit the Entrance Exams (known as FE-1 exams) for the Law School at
The Long and Winding Road to Practising at the Bar
The road to becoming a barrister can be “prohibitively expensive” and the financial drain sometimes makes it impossible to continue practising law. The barrister-at-law degree (BL) at the King’s Inns costs €12,560. For would-be barristers without an undergraduate law qualification, a
Permanent Language Jobs in the EU
Like all the permanent jobs in the EU, permanent language jobs require candidates to first pass the concours organised by EPSO. The competition stages for those who would like to work with languages in the EU Institutions are similar to those already outlined for assistants, administrators, etc., but with some
Ida Milne - Social Historian
Dr Ida Milne a social historian who researches the history of disease talks to Smart Futures about her career. Her career has taken a number of paths over the past 30 years and from this experience, she recommends students keep following their interests! What subjects did you take in school
Mary Mullaghy - Science Teacher
After 25 years of teaching science, Mary Mullaghy tells Smart Futures she has gone back to the books to study for a PhD in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) career choices at Trinity College Dublin. What subjects did you take in school? English, Irish, Mathematics, French, Geography, Biology and
Sarah Hudson - Chemistry Lecturer
Sarah Hudson talks to Smart Futures about her career as a Lecturer in Chemistry. What are the main tasks, responsibilities and skills required? That is a tough question as every week there are different things to do – first and foremost I am employed to teach undergraduate modules in chemistry
I want to be a judge despite my cerebral palsy
Studying is difficult but I want to change how people view disabilities, writes a law student with cerebral palsy. I’m 29, and in my fifth year of a six-year undergraduate law degree at the Open University (OU). And I want to be a judge – even though
Setting the bar in uncertain times for the law library
Ruadhán Mac Cormaic reflects on the future of the Law Library and the big issues ahead: These are uncertain times for the Law Library. The economic collapse has meant that an increasing number of barristers are in competition for a smaller amount of work, while fees – at
State Pathologist says Females have 'aptitude' for Forensics
State forensic pathologist Marie Cassidy has said that she hopes to see more females enter the career path due to a natural pre-disposition for it. Ms Cassidy, who fell into forensic pathology, said that she hopes to see more women entering the area and purposefully hires as many females
Q and A with Thomas Street Volunteer Ambassador
"I’m a pretty outgoing and social person and have always loved chatting with people. Volunteering in the Liberties area has led me to meeting many different nationalities and lots of different characters with their own story to tell.", Paula Connolly - Thomas Street Volunteer Ambassador What inspired you
Volunteers Tell of their Experiences Overseas
“Come and see, then go home and tell what you have seen”- Jenny Derbyshire, volunteer with the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel. In recent years I have spent two periods of three months working as a volunteer with the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel
Forensic Firm Cleans up Grisly Crime Scenes
Grisly gangland murders, frenzied stabbings and the aftermath of suicides: it's all in a day's work for crime scene cleaner Brendan Reilly. He has made an unusual business out of Ireland's rising violent crime rate as he is now considered the go-to-guy when tragedy strikes
A day in the life of a Development Aid Researcher
"activities as diverse as chasing baboons away from water holes so that I can take water quality samples, to advising the Minister of Health of the Mexican State of Yucatan on how to use SODIS to provide clean water in a post-hurricane disaster situation". A typical day? I don
A day in the life of a Community Engagement Manager
" The skills I learned from physics have been invaluable and allow me to make a real positive impact in our society...it’s hard to ask anything more from a degree!" I work as a Community Engagement Manager with the Inspire Ireland Foundation , which uses technology to help young
So you want to be an Archaeologist?
‘An archaeologist is really like a detective because he is always on the lookout for clues of various kinds which will help him in forming some idea of the way of life and customs of the people who lived in ancient times. As he is usually dealing with that
My Job as a Subject Inspector for Chemistry
My Education Week: The arrival of the cigire used to be met with dread, but now it’s part of a wider partnership process. MONDAY Teachers can be apprehensive at the start of most inspections. It must feel strange to have someone in your classroom or to have
So you want to be a Health Promotion Officer
Health Promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over and to improve their health. Health promotion recognises that everything that affects a person’s everyday living has an impact on their health and well-being; this in turn affects people’s quality of life. There