Free salary protection offer extended to 31 October
07/09/2020
Cornmarket is extending its offer of 6 months' free Salary Protection until 31 October 2020. The offer applies to members who are joining the Salary Protection Scheme for the first time.
Meeting of British and Irish Group of Teacher Unions
07/09/2020
The presidents and general secretaries of nine teacher unions from Ireland and Britain met under chairperson Christine Blower from the European Trade Union Committee for Education to discuss international issues relating to ETUCE and Education International.
Over 100 supply panels recruiting teachers
04/09/2020
The INTO has continued to work closely with the Department of Education to ensure that the network of supply panels nationwide will be fit for purpose. It will be crucial for schools to have ready access to fully qualified primary teachers to cover approved teacher absences this year.
INTO appears before the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response
02/09/2020
INTO President Mary Magner and General Secretary John Boyle appear before the Oireachtas Covid-19 Committee this morning. The INTO team will discuss the latest developments in respect of the reopening of schools and the challenges which remain.
INTO launches TeacherConnect substitute service
31/08/2020
TeacherConnect is a brand-new member service which offers an enhanced service to members available for substitute work and to schools seeking to fill a substitute position.
Clarification secured for members with underlying medical conditions – Medmark
29/08/2020
INTO sought a government intervention so that members can appeal their Medmark decisions in a timely manner and have the opinion of their treating doctors taken fully into account. On foot of representations, INTO has secured additional clarification on this matter.
Procedures to be followed for suspected/confirmed COVID-19 cases in primary schools
27/08/2020
The INTO has sought clarity, provided today by the Department of Education, on procedures to be followed for suspected/confirmed COVID-19 cases in primary or special schools.
Clarification on outstanding issues
26/08/2020
The INTO has been seeking clarification on a number of outstanding issues which we have raised with the Department of Education since the Roadmap For The Full Reopening of Primary and Special Schools was published a month ago. The department has clarified some matters.
INTO slams Medmark treatment of medically vulnerable members and calls for an urgent review of face coverings for pupils
25/08/2020
INTO has noted that the World Health Organisation is now recommending that children aged six and older wear face masks and, in that context, calls on government to urgently review the HPSC guidance in relation to children wearing face coverings in certain circumstances.