Since 1979, the Education Information Network in the European Community (EURYDICE) has been conducting seminars designed to improve understanding of the different educational systems of the member states and to facilitate network cooperation. The papers in this document were given by speakers both from the Irish Department of Education and other educational institutions and cover a variety of educational issues in Ireland including recent developments and data. Topics included are: "School Administration in Ireland" (primary and secondary); "Curriculum, Examinations, Schools, Inspection" (primary and secondary); "Special Education in Ireland"; "Teacher Training and Recruitment" (primary and secondary); "Vocational Guidance in Ireland"; "Transition from School to Working Life";"Temporary Grant Scheme for Youth Employment"; "Youth Employment Agency"; "Overall View of State Involvement in Higher Education"; "Higher Education and the Role of the Higher Education Authority"; "Third Level Education Outside the Universities"; "The National Council for Educational Awards"; "The Teaching of French in Ireland"; "Instituid Teangeolaiochta Eireann/The Linguistics Institute of Ireland"; and "Adult Education in Ireland." (BZ)