October 2010
Union Post October 2010
Thursday, 28 October 10
The October 2010 issue of ICTU's Union Post is now online.
Travel Pass Scheme for 2011
Wednesday, 27 October 10
The DES has announced details of the Travel Pass Scheme (tax saver commuter tickets) which will commence on 1 January 2011.
GAA Competition Winners
Friday, 22 October 10
Congratulations to Yvonne Gallagher, De la Salle BNS, Dundalk and David Curtin, St Colmcilles NS, Knocklyon
Principals Posts
Friday, 22 October 10
Management authorities of schools under the patronage of Autism Ireland and Saplings have advertised for the posts of principal teachers.
DES Announce Grants for Water Conservation Measures
Thursday, 21 October 10
The DES has announced a EUR 9.75m scheme to promote water conservation measures in 1,823 schools.
Trade Union Training
Thursday, 21 October 10
Dates are now available for Briefing and Training Seminars for Branch, District and Fora Cathaoirligh and Secretaries.
INTO Learning Autumn/Winter Programme 2010
Thursday, 21 October 10
INTO Learning is offering an exciting programme of professional development courses for Autumn/Winter 2010.
Win Passes to 2nd Test in Croke Park
Wednesday, 20 October 10
Competition Closed. The GAA is offering two schools the chance to win group passes to the 2nd Test in Croke Park.
Prioritise Teachers Without Work for Substitute Work
Monday, 18 October 10
The INTO has issued a press release on retired teachers working in schools.
INTO Welcomes Publication of School Building Report
Friday, 15 October 10
The INTO has issued a press release on the ESRI School Buildings Report, Designing Primary Schools for the Future.
Teachers Oppose Education Legislation
Wednesday, 13 October 10
The INTO has issued a press release on the Education Amendment Bill.
INTO Says Employ Qualified Teachers
Tuesday, 12 October 10
The CEC of the INTO is concerned at ongoing reports of high levels of unemployment amongst recent primary teaching graduates.
Standardisation of School Year
Friday, 8 October 10
Talks are due to commence shortly regarding the standardisation of the school years 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14.
INTO Submission on Curriculum Reform
Thursday, 7 October 10
An INTO delegation appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills today.
Croke Park Deal Assurance
Wednesday, 6 October 10
The Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan, TD, has told public service trade union leaders that the Government remains committed to the Croke Park agreement.
UNESCO World Teachers' Day Statement
Tuesday, 5 October 10
UNESCO World Teachers' Day recognises role of education in Ireland's economic recovery.
October InTouch Now Online
Tuesday, 5 October 10
The October 2010 issue of InTouch magazine is now available for download.
October Branch Meetings
Tuesday, 5 October 10
The October round of INTO Branch meetings have commenced around the country.
New Circular on Payments for Part Time Teachers
Tuesday, 5 October 10
The DES have issued a Circular in relation to arrangements for the payment of part time and whole time fixed term teachers employed in primary schools for the 2010/2011 school year and subsequent years.
Broadband Connectivity in Primary Schools
Monday, 4 October 10
The INTO has issued a press release on broadband connectivity in primary schools.
INTO Consultative Conference on Special Education
Monday, 4 October 10
The INTO held a consultative conference on the Future Role of Special Schools and Special Classes on Saturday, 2 October in St Patrick's College of Education, Dublin.
World Teachers' Day - 5th October 2010
Friday, 1 October 10
Recovery begins with teachers.