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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...
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Bliain na hUachtaránachta – suíonn Intouch síos leis an Uachtarán Feargal Brougham
05/03/2020
We call on the incoming government to prioritise the elimination of child poverty in any programme for government...
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Staffing schedule misses the mark
04/03/2020
The Department of Education and Skills has today published the primary staffing circular for the school year 2020/21 (Circular 18/20)...
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New retirement planning seminar announced
02/03/2020
Due to high demand, we have organised a sixth and final Retirement Planning Seminar for this school year, taking place on the 15 and 16 May 2020...
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Job Advert: New roles at INTO Head Office
28/02/2020
The Irish National Teacher’s Organisation is currently recruiting for a Senior Official in both the Communications Section and the Finance, Membership and Operations Section...
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New advice for schools on Covid-19
27/02/2020
Schools are encouraged to read the information on Covid-19 issued by the DES...
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Consultation on draft Primary Curriculum Framework commences
25/02/2020
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) has today published the Draft Primary Curriculum Framework for consultation.