November 2010
Postponed Meetings in Your Area
Tuesday, 30 November 10
Please note that due to extreme weather conditions a number of meetings throughout the country have been postponed.
Senator Joe O'Toole Will Not Contest Next Seanad Election
Friday, 26 November 10
Senator Joe O'Toole has written to the INTO General Secretary informing the Executive that he will not contest the next Seanad election.
Why You Should be There on 27th November
Friday, 26 November 10
ICTU has organised a national demonstration tomorrow, 27th November, to call for a better, fairer way of dealing with the current economic crisis.
National Demonstration - Saturday, 27th November
Thursday, 25 November 10
Let your voice be heard. Join the ICTU march to the GPO. Assemble at 12 noon on Saturday, 27th November at Wood Quay, Dublin 2.
Budgetary Plan Published by Government
Wednesday, 24 November 10
The Government has published a four year budgetary plan today. What has been outlined today is that:
Reduction in Teacher Numbers
Wednesday, 24 November 10
The INTO has just received details of a proposal to cut primary teaching posts from next September.
Packed Meeting Calls for End to Attack on Pensions
Wednesday, 24 November 10
At a joint ASTI/INTO/TUI meeting attended by 400 teachers in Dublin last night, it was demanded that government drop its plans to introduce inferior pensions for new entrants, and for re-entrants, from 2011.
DES Plan to Improve Literacy and Numeracy in Schools
Tuesday, 23 November 10
The report proposes sweeping reforms to teacher education courses, increased time for literacy and numeracy in primary and post-primary schools, and a significant extension in the use of assessment and testing in reading and mathematics.
Important Pensions Meeting Tuesday 23 November
Tuesday, 23 November 10
The meeting will start at 7.30pm sharp and will conclude at 9.30pm at the latest.
€44m in Grants for Primary Schools
Tuesday, 23 November 10
The Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan, TD, has announced details of €44 million in grants for primary and post primary schools.
Coverage of INTO Education Conference 2010
Tuesday, 23 November 10
The INTO 25th Annual Consultative Conference on Education took place in the Silver Springs Hotel, Cork on 19 and 20 November 2010.
General Secretary's Address to INTO Education Conference
Monday, 22 November 10
The INTO 25th Annual Consultative Conference on Education took place in the Silver Springs Hotel, Cork on 19/20 November and focused on the theme of Learning Communities.
End of Year Closing Dates for OLCS
Friday, 19 November 10
The DES has informed us that payroll schedule closing dates are amended at this time of the year to facilitate four payrolls running at year end.
Closing Date for New Special School Principalships Extended
Thursday, 18 November 10
Autism Ireland and Saplings are the patron bodies for 11 new special schools, catering for children with autism, which were recently recognised by the Department of Education and Skills.
Religion and Education Conference
Thursday, 18 November 10
The Irish Human Rights Commission is holding a conference on Saturday 27 November 2010, entitled "Religion and Education: A Human Rights Perspective".
DES Confirms Grad Course for Next Year
Thursday, 18 November 10
The DES has confirmed to the INTO that a graduate diploma course in primary teaching will again be available in the Colleges of Education next year with the same number of students as last year, ie 200 places.
Vote and Let Your Voice be Heard!
Wednesday, 17 November 10
The CEC is calling on all INTO members to make sure you are registered to vote in the next General Election.
New Vetting Circular
Monday, 15 November 10
As reported in October's InTouch the DES has now published a new circular on requirements for Garda vetting for teachers.
INTO Meetings for New and Unemployed Teachers
Monday, 15 November 10
The INTO is holding a series of meetings around the country in the coming weeks for recently qualified and unemployed primary teachers.
INTO Executive Urges Support for ICTU Demo
Wednesday, 10 November 10
The CEC of the INTO at a meeting last night decided to encourage as many members as possible to participate in the ICTU National Demonstration on Saturday, 27 November in Dublin.
Teachers' Musical Society 10th Anniversary Show
Wednesday, 10 November 10
The Teachers' Musical Society are celebrating 10 years of productions.
Work Placement Programme
Wednesday, 10 November 10
The Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan TD, yesterday announced that a Work Placement Programme was being put in place to assist people who are unemployed, including teaching graduates, to retain their skill levels and/or secure work experience.
INTO Lobbies Opposition on Pension Threats
Tuesday, 9 November 10
An INTO delegation is this morning meeting with spokespersons from the opposition political parties in relation to the threats to changes in pension conditions for new entrants to the public service, including teachers, from early next year.
INTO Says Teachers' Pensions Sustainable
Tuesday, 9 November 10
The INTO has issued a press release on teachers' pensions.
ICTU Global Solidarity Course
Tuesday, 9 November 10
The ICTU Global Solidarity Champions training course is now recruiting participants.
Applications Open for 2011/12 Irish Fulbright Awards
Monday, 8 November 10
The 2011 - 2012 Irish Fulbright Awards are now open for applications.
ICTU Launches Pre Budget Submission
Friday, 5 November 10
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has launched its Pre Budget Submission.
ICTU Calls for National Demonstration on 27 November
Thursday, 4 November 10
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is to hold a major national demonstration on Saturday, November 27 in Dublin commencing at 12 noon.
School Computing Press Release Issued
Thursday, 4 November 10
The INTO has issued a press release on school computing.
Teacher Unions Launch Pensions Report
Thursday, 4 November 10
The ASTI, INTO and TUI have issued a press release on the Teacher Unions Pensions Report Launch: "Future Teachers' Pensions" prepared by Trident Consulting.
November InTouch Now Online
Thursday, 4 November 10
The November 2010 issue of InTouch magazine is now available for download.
Teaching Council Objects to Section 30 Amendment
Tuesday, 2 November 10
The Teaching Council has issued a statement objecting to the proposed amendment of Section 30 of the Teaching Council Act.
Call to Prioritise New or Recently Qualified Teachers
Monday, 1 November 10
The Minister for Education and Skills has called on schools to give priority to qualified teachers, and particularly newly or recently qualified teachers, when making appointments of temporary and substitute teachers over those who have retired.
Threats to Class Sizes in Budget 2010
Monday, 1 November 10
The INTO has issued a press release on threats to class sizes in Budget 2010.
Briefing and Training Seminar – Districts 3, 4 & 5
Wednesday, 1 December 10
The Briefing and Training Seminar due to be held on 2nd and 3rd December in the Radisson Sligo has been postponed due to bad weather.
INTO Disputes New Employment Scheme Claim
Tuesday, 30 November 10
The INTO has strongly disputed a claim by the Tánaiste that a new work placement scheme is a "major initiative", saying that not one additional job will be created.
Pension and Taxation Issues Under Recovery Plan
Thursday, 25 November 10
The following elements are quotes in relation to pension and taxation from the Plan published by the Government yesterday:
Important New Circular on Filling Teaching Posts
Thursday, 25 November 10
The DES has just issued Circular 67/2010 outlining procedures for filling teaching vacancies that arise during the remainder of the 2010/11 school year.