Irish Teachers’ Journal 2022 – now accepting submissions
21/03/2022
The INTO is now inviting submissions for the special 10th anniversary edition of the Irish Teachers’ Journal 2022. The aim of the Journal has always been to provide an opportunity for teachers who have undertaken study to share their knowledge with colleagues and to increase the amount of Irish classroom-based research that is available to … Continued
INTO reaction: Expansion of DEIS programme
09/03/2022
Minister Foley has this afternoon announced changes to the DEIS scheme which sees more than 300 new schools added to the programme. To access the list of new DEIS schools click here. Reacting to the announcement, INTO General Secretary John Boyle said: The INTO has campaigned for a root and branch review of the DEIS … Continued
SEN courses closing dates
04/03/2022
The closing date for a Post-Graduate Diploma and a separate Graduate Certificate for Special Education Needs (SEN) Teachers is 11 March 2022 at 5 p.m.
INTO calls on members to support International Women’s Day 2022
01/03/2022
International Women’s Day 2022 takes place next Tuesday, 8 March. The theme for this year’s event, #BreaktheBias, focuses on the need to tackle bias, stereotypes and discrimination, seeking to create a world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
Member update – parental leave and banking of SET hours
25/02/2022
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) has secured an extension to the temporary arrangements with regards to the Parental Leave scheme, following representations made to the Department of Education...
Registration opens for next Retirement Planning Seminar (25/26 March)
23/02/2022
We wish to advise members that registration for our resumed face-to-face Retirement Planning Seminar scheduled for 25/26 March 2022 in the Radisson Blue Hotel & Spa, Ballincar, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo is now open...
INTO concerned by rush to dismantle public-health supports in schools
22/02/2022
The INTO is extremely concerned at the decision taken today to remove critical mitigation measures in schools, particularly for those with underlying health conditions and pregnant staff...
Additional public holiday – Update
18/02/2022
The INTO has been advised that from next year a new annual public holiday will take place on St Brigid’s day annually (Monday, 6 Feb 2023 will be the first holiday). The school year will reduce from 183 to 182 days for primary schools.
Storm Eunice will cause some school closures tomorrow
17/02/2022
Department advises 9 counties not to open schools.