Survey highlights acute teacher shortages impacting vulnerable children
06/11/2023
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO), in conjunction with the Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN) and the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association (CPSMA) today published the results of an extensive survey highlighting an unprecedented level of vacant teaching posts in primary and special schools.
Official Vacancy in Conditions of Employment and Leadership
06/11/2023
Applications are invited for the role of temporary Official in the Conditions of Employment and Leadership section in INTO Head Office. The closing date is Monday, 20 November at 12 noon.
Unions call for menstrual and menopause supports
25/10/2023
Ireland's largest trade unions have called for employers and the Government to implement mandatory workplace menstrual and menopausal policies, following the launch of the 'Stop the Stigma' position paper.
School communities in Gaza must be protected
17/10/2023
Children and families in Gaza have practically run out of food, water, electricity, medicine, and safe access to hospitals following recent hostilities. The INTO joins Education International and the Irish government in calling for restraint.
Pay increases being received today
12/10/2023
Pay increases under Review of Building Momentum are being received by members in salary issued today, including a 1.5% increase or €750, whichever is greater, to all scale points and a 1.5% increase to all allowances including qualification and promoted posts.
INTO welcomes further detail and some gains in Education Budget 2024
11/10/2023
The Minister for Education released further details of the education budget this afternoon (Wednesday, 11 October). The document gives additional detail on the headline measures announced yesterday.
Tax cuts benefit stretched households while primary and special education remain under strain
11/10/2023
The INTO acknowledges that a number of measures announced in Budget 2024 will benefit workers and households across the country.
Budget 2024 misses open goal on class size and school supports
10/10/2023
Many primary classes are overcrowded, our schools are under-funded, our school leaders are under-supported and mental health services for pupils are under-resourced.
Look back at Principals’ and Deputy Principals’ Conference 2023
03/10/2023
The 2023 INTO Principals’ and Deputy Principals’ Conference brought together around 300 delegates and guests in Clayton White's Hotel, Wexford, last weekend.