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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 ...

Update

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...

Update

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.

INTO welcomes publication of reproductive health leave bill

02/03/2021

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) welcomes the publication of today’s Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bil...