Latest Department report highlights two shameful decades of supersized classes
10/08/2021
The Department of Education’s recently published report, ‘Overview of Education 2000 – 2020’, shows that there has been little change in average primary class sizes over the last 20 years. Since the beginning of the millennium, the average class size has only been reduced by approximately one pupil per class in 20 long years (reducing … Continued
Member update – Preparations for school reopening at advanced stage
09/08/2021
Weekly meetings between education partners, the Department of Education and public health officials will continue throughout August, considering a wide range of issues, including funding for sanitising, PPE, enhanced cleaning and air ventilation monitors. We expect the Department will write to schools this week regarding these matters. General updates The INTO has been advised that … Continued
Member update – Recent Developments
21/07/2021
The INTO continues to liaise with Department of Education and relevant authorities on behalf of members during the summer break. The following member update details recent developments.
INTO is hiring …
21/07/2021
We are currently recruiting for two fixed term positions in our Conditions of Employment and Leadership and Communication sections ...
Updated guidance for very high-risk and pregnant staff published
15/07/2021
Following the provision of updated HSE guidance, the Department of Education (DE) has today published Information Note 0025/2021, which advises and clarifies the following: The HSE has recently published Education Sector Guidance on Employees in the COVID-19 Higher Risk Categories, including Pregnant Employees. Teachers who consider themselves to be at very high risk of serious illness from … Continued
Member donation cheque for €35k presented to Children’s Health Foundation
14/07/2021
The INTO has presented a cheque to the Children’s Health Foundation (CHF) after €35,000 was raised for the foundation in our annual members’ draw.
INTO launch pre-budget submission – We can do better!
12/07/2021
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) has today launched our annual pre-budget submission, titled We can do better. Throughout the week we will be briefing representatives of the different political parties on the priorities for primary education ahead of Budget 2022. The pandemic has laid bare the lack of investment in our primary education system. … Continued
Member update – Preparation for 2021/22 school year continues
07/07/2021
Planning for the next school year continues with regular meetings between education partners expected to take place during July. The following INTO member update details recent developments. Review of the 2020-21 school year The Department of Education and public health advisors are reviewing the last school year, during which there were 1,893 COVID-19 outbreaks in … Continued
Staffing and Redeployment Panel Update
06/07/2021
The Department of Education has issued updates on staffing and redeployment panels.