The curriculum rollout must be phased and well-supported
24/06/2024
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) has made a substantive submission to the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) on the draft primary curriculum specifications.
Permanent Therapist appointments a crucial first step
20/06/2024
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) welcomes the appointment, on a permanent basis, of 19.5 occupational therapists, 19.5 speech and language therapists and 5 behaviour support therapists to the Education Therapy Support Service in the NCSE.
Training and resources to be provided before Bí Cineálta Procedures commence in September 2025
20/06/2024
On Wednesday, June 19 the Department of Education published the Bí Cineálta Procedures, which will replace the 2013 Anti-Bullying Procedures from the start of the school year after next commencing from 1 September 2025.
Teacher unions in Northern Ireland launch manifesto ahead of general election
19/06/2024
In Northern Ireland, the Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO), the National Education Union (NEU), and the Ulster Teachers' Union (UTU) have united to launch a joint education manifesto ahead of the forthcoming General Election.
INTO summer courses – last chance to register
18/06/2024
The INTO Summer Course Programme is due to open on Monday, 1 July, providing high-quality professional development to thousands of teachers. This year’s programme offers a broad range of courses across a variety of formats including three face-to-face and 11 online asynchronous courses.
Launch of INTO’s pre-budget submission well received by politicians
13/06/2024
The INTO’s pre-budget submission was formally launched at our annual national lobby day in Dublin on Wednesday, 12 June.
INTO Deputy General Secretary urges Irish government to take leadership on sanctions against Israel
06/06/2024
INTO Deputy General Secretary Deirdre O’Connor is due to deliver a short speech on behalf of the workers of Ireland at the International Labour Conference in Geneva.
Stand With Palestine – INTO member action!
04/06/2024
On Wednesday 5 June, workplaces and trade unions around Ireland are asked to support the people of Palestine.
Education Unions unite to tackle educational disadvantage in Northern Ireland
31/05/2024
In a landmark move towards fostering unity and progress, education unions from both sides of the Irish border have embarked on an INTO-inspired initiative to deepen connections between the island's education systems.