INTO secures health review of schools, local support teams, access to testing & tracing data
28/10/2020
Following pressure from the INTO through a coordinated political advocacy campaign and a robust media campaign – the Government has confirmed that the Department of Education will roll out a national network of dedicated public health teams for schools from next week. The teams will be staffed by both public health and education department officials and will provide a dedicated helpline for schools dealing with a positive case...
Immediate product recall notice – ViraPro hand sanitiser (PCS100409)
23/10/2020
The INTO has been made aware that the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine has last night, 22 October, issued a product recall notice on ViraPro hand sanitiser (PCS100409).
INTO responds to Joint Education Committee consultation
22/10/2020
In its submission, INTO calls for clear protocols and practical actions to be put in place immediately, so that schools can prepare for and react appropriately to any changes in public health advice.
Level 5 restrictions and INTO head office – email queries request
22/10/2020
While endeavouring to maintain a phone queryline service, we ask that members with queries submit these by email where possible to info@into.ie.
INTO in the media this week
21/10/2020
A round-up of media highlights for members who may be interested in catching up with recent coverage of INTO.
INTO reiterates key demands in meeting with NPHET representatives
20/10/2020
Following INTO’s outlining of our concerns yesterday, two representatives of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) met with primary education stakeholders earlier today.
INTO seeks immediate assurances on the safety of our schools
19/10/2020
Over the last number of weeks, as significant changes to the public health landscape have taken place, INTO is growing increasingly concerned that public health precautions for teachers are inadequate.
INTO members rally together for budget gains
16/10/2020
Alongside a robust online lobby, members supported a strong digital advocacy campaign, which saw a whopping 20,000 emails generated to public representatives.
INTO calls for all DEIS schools to be included in class size reduction
14/10/2020
INTO notes the totally inadequate decision of the department to extend the planned class size reductions to DEIS band one senior schools only, ignoring DEIS band one junior and vertical schools.