June 2009

Review of the Process for Recognising New Primary Schools
Friday, 26 June 09
The DES has initiated a review of recognition for primary schools.

ICTU Executive Considers Government Proposals
Wednesday, 24 June 09
The Executive Council of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions met today to consider Government proposals on economic recovery.

Supervision Claim Forms
Thursday, 18 June 09
The DES have confirmed that Supervision Claim Forms have been issued.

When An Inspector Comes To Call
Thursday, 18 June 09
This opinion piece by John Carr, INTO General Secretary, was published in the Irish Examiner on Thursday 18th June 2009.

IPPN/NAPD Pupil Transfer Forms
Wednesday, 17 June 09
The INTO Executive learned of the development of a pupil transfer form by the Irish Primary Principals Network (IPPN) and the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD) through the media. The Executive considered this form at its recent meeting  and expressed grave concern at this development which creates significant additional workload for teachers.

Transitional Arrangements for SNA Review
Monday, 15 June 09
The DES has issued Circular 0037/2009.

Levies Hit Salaries
Monday, 8 June 2009
The effects of the changes to the income levy, health levy, PRSI ceiling and the revised pension deduction for the public service were reflected in teachers’ salaries on Thursday 14 May. The measures outlined by the government with effect from 1 May can be summarised as follows:

ESRI Report
Thursday, 4 June 09
Adapting to Diversity: Irish Schools and Newcomer Studentsby Emer Smyth, Merike Darmody, Frances McGinnity and Delma Byrne