INTO concerned by media reports re: potential changes to National Vaccination Programme
30/03/2021
The INTO is extremely concerned by widespread media reports concerning potential changes to the Government’s National Vaccination Programme.
Applying for a Contract of Indefinite Duration (CID)-Informational Video
30/03/2021
With the issuing of the Staffing Circular 0019/2021 last week, the application process for CIDs is currently underway.The FAQ should be read in conjunction w...
Foilsiú na nImlitreacha ar an Scéim Aitheantais Scoileanna Gaeltachta 2021/22
26/03/2021
Tá na hImlitreacha a bhaineann leis an Scéim Aitheantais do Scoileanna Gaeltachta don bhliain 2021-22 foilsithe anois ar shuíomh na Roinne Oideachais. Tá...
Reminder – forthcoming April deadlines
25/03/2021
Members should note a number of forthcoming deadlines in the near future.Staffing arrangements in Primary Schools for the 2021/22 school year – Wednesday, ...
Staffing circular published
24/03/2021
Today’s announcement of the staffing arrangements for primary schools from next September heralds a very welcome reduction in primary class sizes. The over...
COVID-19 Member Update
24/03/2021
Earlier this morning, the INTO met expert public health advisors and Department of Education officials to discuss the latest developments within our primary ...
Member update – reopening, mass testing, school placement and more
12/03/2021
Following the government’s announcement last Monday that primary schools will fully reopen next Monday, 15 March, the INTO has continued to highlight members' concerns, engaging with the Department of Education and all other primary and special education stakeholders in an effort to further improve confidence in working conditions and health-and-safety supports.
Government announce the further reopening of primary schools
08/03/2021
The Department of Education has today confirmed the further reopening of primary schools from Monday, 15 March 2021. This follows the reopening of special sc...
Member update – Wider reopening of primary schools
05/03/2021
Earlier this morning, the Department of Education informed the INTO that arrangements for the next phase of the reopening of primary schools, led by public health advice, would be made early next week.