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Blue Star Programme Teachers to be acknowledged in Europe

The work of hundreds of Irish National school Teachers has been recognised by the European Parliament. The Blue Star programme  was a joint winner of this year’s European Citizen’s prize which is awarded by the European Parliament. The idea of the Blue Star programme is to create a better understanding of the EU in primary schools. Pupils get involved in projects and activities that help them to see how the European Union affects all of our lives. The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly nominated the Blue Star Programme for this year’s prize.

Out words: member states

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Clune demands ratification of Istanbul convention

The government has yet to ratify an international convention designed to better protect women who are victims of violence including domestic violence. The Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune says the government needs to ratify the Istanbul convention as soon as possible. She brought up the topic of violence against women in the European Parliament this week. The Istanbul Convention, which was established in 2011, is designed to provide a series of measures to combat violence against women. Ms Clune says she’s been in touch with the Minister for Justice to find out why it hasn’t yet been ratified by Ireland.

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