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Congress 2020 is postponed – joint union statement
13/03/2020
The three teaching unions, the ASTI, INTO and TUI, have today taken the decision to postpone our forthcoming Easter conferences...
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Important notice – arrangements for the payment of salary/pension during school closures
13/03/2020
The Dept. of Education & Skills will continue to pay salaries and pension to school staff as normal...
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Primary schools to close (COVID-19)
12/03/2020
Effective from 6pm this evening, until 29 March, all primary schools in Ireland will be closed.
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INTO Youth Conference Cancelled
12/03/2020
The Youth Conference, due to take place in Kilkenny tomorrow (Friday 13 March) and Saturday has been cancelled in light of the latest health-related decisions on COVID-19...
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Waiting list in operation for retirement planning seminar
10/03/2020
Final Retirement Planning Seminar for this school year is now fully booked. Add your name to the waiting list...
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Teaching Council Elections – Don’t miss your chance to vote!
10/03/2020
Elections are currently underway, and ballots must be returned by noon, tomorrow, Wednesday 11 March...
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New Circular: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Arrangements for Teachers and SNAs
09/03/2020
The Department of Education and Skills has confirmed that teachers who have contracted COVID-19...
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Updated guidance – Coronavirus
05/03/2020
The DES has published downloadable posters on hand-washing and hygiene...