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March 31 deadline for Teacher Fee refunds

08/02/2023

The closing date for the Teacher Fee Refund Scheme is March 31. Applications are only accepted for courses/part of courses completed from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022.

INTO survey exposes teacher burnout

07/02/2023

The INTO has today published a startling and sobering report on teachers' and school leaders' workload showing the 'huge strain' they are under in primary and special schools.

INTO to meet DE over summer courses

03/02/2023

The INTO will meet Department of Education officials next week to challenge ‘regressive’ changes to online CPD for teachers. We will keep members updated as the situation develops.

INTO Equality Conference kicks off in Athlone

03/02/2023

The Irish National Teacher’s Organisation (INTO) will host an equality conference this weekend, kicking off today in the...

Booking open for Seachtain na Gaeilge webinars

03/02/2023

A series of INTO webinars have been scheduled for members during Seachtain na Gaeilge. The webinars take place on 7, 8 and 14 March. Registration is now open (see table below). These webinars support teachers in L1 and L2 schools in implementing the Primary Language Curriculum (Gaeilge) in a fun and interactive way across all … Continued

Mark McTaggart appointed INTO Northern Secretary

02/02/2023

The INTO is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark McTaggart as Northern Secretary, to take office on Monday, 13 March 2023. The vacancy arose following the departure of Gerry Murphy who was recently appointed Assistant General Secretary of ICTU.

AON process, key changes and next steps 

01/02/2023

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) has secured significant amendments, time allocation, support structures and a comprehensive review process...

INTO condemns lack of consultation on CPD

31/01/2023

The Irish National Teachers' Organisation condemns the lack of consultation by the Department of Education in proposing key changes to professional development courses, undertaken by primary teachers outside of school time.

Timely staffing circular delivers on key INTO asks

31/01/2023

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) has continuously engaged with the Department of Education in recent months, seeking swift publication of the staffing circular prior to the end of January. We welcome today’s publication of Circular 006/2023 Staffing Arrangements in Primary Schools for the 2023/24 school year.