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Unanimous support for NI unions industrial action – ICTU

17/01/2024

At today’s Executive Council meeting of the ICTU unanimous support was voiced for all our Northern Ireland affiliate unions engaging in industrial across Northern Ireland tomorrow...

Teacher Fee Refund Scheme circular issues

12/01/2024

Circular 0005/2024 Teacher Fee Refund Scheme 2023 details the scheme which provides funding towards the cost of course participation and examination fees on successful completion of teacher professional learning courses undertaken in the period 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023.

Initial public service pay offer lacks credibility

11/01/2024

Unions expressed concern that the Government’s initial pay offering last night illustrated its lack of preparedness to complete a sustainable and robust multi-year pay deal...

Official vacancy in Legal and Industrial Relations

10/01/2024

Applications are invited for the role of temporary Official in Legal and Industrial Relations in INTO head office in Dublin. The closing date to apply is Monday, 22 January at 12 noon.

Millions Joined Global Day of Action Calling for #CeasefireNOW

19/12/2023

Organisations and individuals from more than 90 countries across the world marked a Global Day of Action to push for a sustained ceasefire in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory to protect all civilians affected by the conflict.

Recipients of inaugural Ashling Murphy Memorial Entrance Scholarship

14/12/2023

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) and Mary Immaculate College (MIC) are delighted to announce that two talented musicians, Róisín O’Connor and Catherine Joyce, have been awarded the inaugural Ashling Murphy Memorial Entrance Scholarship.

Deadlines for supplementary panel and tax claims

06/12/2023

Members are reminded that the application deadline for the 2024/25 Supplementary Panel is Friday, 15 December 2023. In addition, we also wish to remind members that there is a four-year time limit for claiming tax back, for example on health expenses and flat-rate expenses. Teachers can claim a tax credit for their Teaching Council renewal fee, and for flat rate expenses incurred in the course of their employment.

NOW WE RISE – Global Day of Action for Climate Justice

05/12/2023

The INTO is encouraging members to attend the #WeAreRising march, organized by Climate Justice Ireland, taking place on Saturday, 9 December. Assemble at Grand Canal Dock (Bord Gáis Theatre) and march to the Larkin Statue at the GPO.

Revised Parental Complaints Procedure for Primary Schools

04/12/2023

The Parental Complaints Procedure provides parents and teachers with a structured and agreed format with which to seek resolution to grievances and complaints which can arise, from time to time, in schools. Based on the principles of fair procedures, the intention at each stage of the procedure is to provide a format for both parties to explore a resolution at the earliest opportunity.