History
The Department of Education was created in 1921. Over the years its name has changed; however, the role of the Department has remained the same. The Department was previously known as the following:
- Department of Education (1921–1997)
- Department of Education and Science (1997–2010)
- Department of Education and Skills (2010–present)
During this period the main focus was on running the National School primary system, with free secondary education provided from 1968.
As Irish Catholics are obliged to be educated by persons influenced by the Catholic Church, the Department has had to liaise with and accommodate the Church.
The Department also had the task of overseeing reformatory and industrial schools from 1922. The 2009 "Ryan Report" found that this was rarely achieved (see Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse).
Read more about this topic: Department Of Education And Skills (Ireland)
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