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INTO Launches General Election Manifesto Checklist

22/11/2024

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) has today unveiled its General Election Manifesto Checklist, providing members with a clear and concise analysis of how political parties measure up against the union’s 30 for 30 General Election Campaign asks.

Supplementary Panel applications now open

21/11/2024

The Department of Education has today published Circular 0090/2024, which sets out the conditions and application process for access to the Supplementary Panel for recruitment to permanent positions arising for the 2025/26 school year.

Teacher Guidance on Homelessness in the Classroom

21/11/2024

As homelessness continues to impact thousands of children across the country, the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) and Focus Ireland have relaunched their digital resource, Homelessness in the Classroom: Guidance for Primary Teachers.

Join INTO’s National Education Debate

19/11/2024

Be part of a key moment in Ireland’s General Election campaign by tuning into INTO’s National Education Debate on Tuesday, 19 November 2024, from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. This live-streamed event will shine a spotlight on the critical issues impacting primary and special education, directly engaging the political leaders seeking your vote. The debate will be chaired … Continued

Rally for Unity and Hope

13/11/2024

The trade union movement was built on the simple idea of uniting working people to stand stronger together, both at home and abroad. We stand for solidarity, decent work, and the pursuit of better lives and social justice for all, regardless of background.

No-frills budgeting won’t fly in our schools: Investing in education must be Ireland’s top priority

11/11/2024

Outrage continues to grow across the country in response to the offensive comments from Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary, who disparaged the teaching profession.

INTO Launches General Election Campaign: 2030 Vision – 30 Asks for Primary and Special Education

04/11/2024

Today, the INTO has unveiled its comprehensive General Election manifesto, calling for transformative investment in Ireland’s primary and special education systems. The manifesto, titled 2030 Vision: Essential Investments for Advancing Primary and Special Education, outlines the key areas of action needed to deliver an education system that truly meets the needs of all children and young people.

Another Year of Crisis in Recruitment and Retention Revealed by Primary School Survey

21/10/2024

The INTO, in partnership with the IPPN and the CPSMA, has released the results of an extensive survey, which underscores the deepening teacher supply crisis in primary and special schools in Ireland.

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Homeless in the Classroom: Guidance for Primary Teachers
Date: 20/11/2024

Current Issue of InTouch

INTO General Election Manifesto
Date: 05/11/2024

InTouch November/December 2024

Rules and Constitution
Date: 09/10/2024

INTO Submission – The Teaching Council: Céim Standards for Initial Teacher Education
Date: 07/10/2024

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Circulars See All Circulars

Circular 0090/2024
Date: 21/11/2024 / Format: PDF / Size: 461.85KB
Panel access for fixed-term/temporary (this includes substitute) and part-time teachers to the Supplementary Redeployment Panel for the 2025/26 school year.

Circular 0088/2024
Date: 20/11/2024 / Format: PDF / Size: 192.75KB
Cost-of-living measure to support increased school running costs

Information Note TC/IN 0016/2024
Date: 05/11/2024 / Format: PDF / Size: 236.85KB
COVID-19: Changes to Special Leave with Pay for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants employed in recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools.

Information Note TC/IN 0012/2024
Date: 08/10/2024 / Format: PDF / Size: 151.43KB
Amendment to the Paternity Leave Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools.

Information Note TC/IN 0010/2024
Date: 08/10/2024 / Format: PDF / Size: 151.42KB
Amendment to the Maternity Leave Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools.

Circular 0080/2024
Date: 08/10/2024 / Format: PDF / Size: 591.19KB
New measures to support the forward planning for special education provision

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