Wage Rises for Low and Middle Income Earners

I appeared on the Last Word with Matt Cooper yesterday evening to discuss Labour calls for a conversation on increasing the minimum wage. Discussion starts from 1 min 30 seconds

HELP & ADVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR LEAVING CERT STUDENTS

Northside People feature on Helpline this week

Ahead of tomorrow's Leaving Cert results, I am reminding local students and parents about a free helpline which offers advice and support on the CAO process.  

Run by the National Parents’ Council, this free service is there to help during this difficult and stressful time for students who are receiving their results. It is important that students know that help is available for them, for any query they may have once they receive their Leaving Cert results.  

The phone service will see experienced guidance counsellors ready to handle a huge volume of calls over the next two weeks from students who are wondering about their options. Last year the service dealt with thousands of queries from all over the country.  

With this helpline, students and parents should be reassured that expert advice is just a phone call away. The Freephone number to keep close to hand is 1800 265 165, and will be open from morning to evening for the next few days.

As a local teacher for over a decade, I know it can be a very stressful time for students and parents alike and resources such as the helpline from the National Parents’ Council can provide much-needed support and information.