May 2010

New Circulars on Teacher Recruitment
Monday, 31 May 10
The DES has issued two new circulars dealing with (1) the appointment of teaching staff and (2) the recognition of teachers' qualifications.

INTO Ballots Schools to Defend Supply Panels
Thursday, 27 May 10
Ballot papers have issued to INTO members served by supply panels. Teachers are being balloted for industrial action in line with the resolution adopted at INTO Annual Congress 2010.

INTO Member's Diary and School Year Planner
Tuesday, 25 May 10
The INTO diary for 2010/11 is currently being posted to schools. New members will receive their diaries directly from Head Office.

CMR Foundation Annual INTO Members' Draw
Tuesday, 25 May 10
The tickets for the annual INTO members’ draw in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin have recently been posted to INTO Staff Representatives.   

INTO Votes Yes
Friday, 21 May 10
The INTO ballot on the Croke Park Agreement has resulted in acceptance of the terms by a margin of 65% to 35% in a ballot where over 66% of members voted.

Supply Panel Meetings
Wednesday, 12 May 10
Letters have issued to all schools served by Supply Panels.

Spring Trade Union Training Event
Tuesday, 11 May 10
Course available to members who have already attended a Becoming Involved in INTO seminar in 2009 or previous years.

Important Notice from the DES Payroll Section
Tuesday, 18 May 10
The INTO received the below statement in relation to the operation of the DES Primary Teachers Payroll Section on 18th May:

New Course for INTO Staff Representatives – District 3
Friday, 14 May 10
This course will take place from 6pm on Thursday 20th May and all day Friday 21st May finishing with lunch in the Radisson Hotel, Sligo.

Teacher Numbers for September
Thursday, 13 May 10
More than 600 extra primary teachers next September

Building an Alternative Economic Vision Lecture
Thursday, 13 May 10
On Wednesday May 12 in Dublin's Liberty Hall, ICTU hosted a lecture and debate with Will Hutton, the acclaimed author and policy analyst.

LRC Issues Clarification Document
Thursday, 6 May 10
The Labour Relations Commission has this afternoon issued a document clarifying a number of aspects of the Croke Park Agreement.

INTO Members' CMR Draw
Monday, 10 May 10
The tickets for the annual INTO members’ draw in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin will be arriving shortly in your schools.  

New DES Circulars
Tuesday, 11 May 10
The DES has released a number of new Circulars.

Latest Updates on Croke Park Agreement
Monday, 10 May 10
Ballot papers on the Croke Park Agreement issued to INTO members on Tuesday last. They must be returned by 5pm on Friday, 21st May.

There is a Better Fairer Way Lecture
Monday, 10 May 10
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is hosting a lecture and debate by Mr Will Hutton on Wednesday, 12th May 2010 at 7pm in the Liberty Hall Theatre.

Congress Webcast
Thursday, 6 May 10
The webcast for Congress 2010 is now available online.

DES Confirms Focus of Contract Review
Wednesday, 5 May 10
The DES has written to the INTO, ASTI and TUI this afternoon confirming the focus of the contract review for teachers under the Croke Park Agreement.

10 Things to Consider Before You Vote
Tuesday, 4 May 10
The INTO has issued a poster outlining 10 things to consider before you vote on the Croke Park Agreement.

Ballot Papers Issued
Tuesday, 4 May 10
Ballot papers have posted from INTO Head Office to members throughout the country.