April 2010
INTO in the News
INTO Retirement Social Presentations - Roscommon Champion
21st April 2010
INTO retirement social in Gleeson, Roscommon, photos...
INTO Handwriting Competition 2010 - Roscommon Champion
21st April 2010
Winners and Photos...
Abuse-probe teacher gets EUR576,000 while on paid leave - Irish Independent
19th April 2010
A Teacher placed on paid leave amid child protection allegations is estimated to have received over EUR500,000 as a probe into the claims has dragged on for nine years...
Tributes paid to former INTO President - Clare Champion
16th April 2010
Tributes were paid to Declan Kelleher as his term of office as president of the INTO last week at its annual congress...
INTO/EBS Handwriting Competition - The Avondhu
15th April 2010
Photo of winner...
Seventh union rejects pay agreement INMO: NO DEAL - The Irish Sun
14th April 2010
The public sector pay deal was on the verge of collapse last night after another union urged its members to reject the Croke Park Agreement...
SIPTU leaders endorse pact - Irish Independent
14th April 2010
The largest union in the country has backed the ailing public sector deal...
Half of primary teachers in post for less than 10 years - Irish Independent
13th April 2010
More than half of the country's 30,000 primary teachers have been teaching for less than 10 years, new figures reveal...
Back INTO teaching for Kelleher - Clare People
13th April 2010
Tributes were paid to the former president of the INTO and Corofin teacher Declan Kelleher...
INTO Congress highly charged and emotive - Clare People
13th April 2010
Clare delegates were among those most vocal at what has been described as an energised, highly charged and emotive INTO Congress...
Sign up for wage deal or face wage cuts - Star
12th April 2010
Angry public sector workers have been warned their pay could be cut by up to eight per cent next year if they do not accept the Croke Park pay deal...
CPSU leader predicts union executive will reject deal - Irish Times
12th April 2010
Full-scale industrial action by the Civil and Public Services Union (CPSU) will resume in a number of week if members vote against the new pay and reform deal in a forthcoming ballot...
Inside Education on 103.2 Dublin City FM
12th April 2010
ASTI and INTO reports by Seán Delaney. This programme consists of reports from the conference of the INTO...
The Frontline - RTE One
12th April 2010
Sheila Nunan (INTO) argues in favour of the public sector pay deal, saying it is the least worst option, and Jimmy Kelly (Unite) argues against. Jim Power (Economist), Jack O’Connor (SIPTU) and members of the audience also discuss...
Siptu members to ballot on public sector deal this week - Sunday Business Post
April 11th 2010
Siptu members will begin balloting on the new public sector reform deal this week, following a meeting of the union’s executive on Tuesday.
At the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation’s annual conference last week, a motion to overturn a recommendation to reject the deal was only defeated by four votes out of 612...
Saturday View- RTE Radio 1
11th April 2010
Studio panel discuss the public sector pay deal - Peter Power TD (Minister of State), Fergus O’Dowd TD (Fine Gael), Sheila Nunan (INTO), Peter Nolan (Impact) and Martin Wall (Irish Times)...
TDs taught to worry - Irish Independent - Supplement
10th April 2010
Worrying times for the "teacher TDs" who have benefited from the support of the INTO over the years...
Raging Ed gets an economic lesson - Evening Herald
9th April 2010
An unruly classroom at the INTO conference brought Ed Walsh, founding president of the University of Limerick, to the Lunchtime show on Newstalk...
Tributes to Downings born INTO official - Donegal Democrat
9th April 2010
Outgoing INTO general secretary, John Carr, (pictured left) was described as a "major force" in teaching...
INTO/EBS Handwriting Competition winners - Longford Leader
9th April 2010
The winners of the 2010 EBS/INTO Handwriting Competition in Longford were announced recenlty...
Coughlan's first conference address greeted by heckles - Donegal Democrat
9th April 2010
Newly appointed Education Minister, Mary Coughlan, underwent a gauntlet of heckling from a small number of delegates when she addressed the INTO congress in Galway...
Two teachers events worth EUR1.5m spin-off - Connacht Tribune
9th April 2010
It is estimated that the two teachers' conferences being held in Galway this week will inject about EUR1.5million into the local economy...
Suppport for Church schools remains - Irish Catholic
8th April 2010
Given the incredible amount of coverage of clerical sex abuse that has been taking place in the last few months...
Teachers' unions divided on pay deal - Galway Advertiser
8th April 2010
Education Minister put on naughty step by angered teachers...
Icy reception for Coughlan - Finn Valley Post
8th April 2010
Education Minister Mary Coughlan was given an icy reception at the Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) conference...
Schools Handwriting Competition 2010 - Ballincollig Today
8th April 2010
In an age when computers and laptops are king it is encouraging that teachers are prepared to encourage pupils to appreciate the need for good penmanship...
Learning The Lessons As Our Teachers Confer Again - Midland Tribune
8th April 2010
With the teachers' conference season in full swing again this week...
Call for retention of supply teacher panels - Irish Times
8th April 2010
The INTO has backed a motion which calls for the retention of supply teacher panels...
Promotions ban move 'piecemeal insufficient' - Irish Examiner
8th April 2010
Teachers' leaders have described efforts by Tanaiste Mary Coughlan to allow schools worst affected by a ban on management promotions as piecemeal and insufficient...
Coughlan backs bonus points for maths - Irish Examiner
8th April 2010
Education Minister Mary Coughlan has given her backing to a bonus points system for higher Leaving Certificate...
Brother taught new president - Irish Independent
8th April 2010
The principal teacher of Ardkeeran National School in Co Sligo, Jim Higgins, is the new president of the INTO. He has the unique distinction of having been taught as a young boy in sixth class at Carrowcrory NS, Co Sligo, by his brother John.
Union fury over legal discrimination against gay teachers - Irish Independent
8th April 2010
Schools are being allowed to discriminate against teachers who are gay or living with a partner, a top union official claimed yesterday...
Budget cut will put young teacher on the dole - Irish Examiner
8th April 2010
A young teacher has slammed the Government over a budget cut that will force her and around 60 others to join the dole queue this summer to save just EUR1 million a year...
INTO members to ballot on public service pay deal - Irish Examiner
8th April 2010
A ballot of 32,000 primary teachers on the public service pay deal will go ahead...
Old school using natural props - Irish Independent
8th April 2010
Jaws dropped when Cobh delegate Alice O'Connell announced to the INTO congress that she was not supporting a motion calling on the Department of Education to implement a building programme based on each school's needs. Alice teaches in a school built in 1914 and she advised delegates that she badly needed the classroom mice and the mushrooms growing up through the windows for her science and nature class.
INTO Handwriting Competition 2010 - Roscommon Champion
7th April 2010
Photo's of winners...
Hailing Mary - Galway Independent
7th April 2010
If you don't believe everything you hear about teachers, we won't believe everything we hear about you...
Coughlan heckled by teachers - Donegal Post
7th April 2010
Out of the frying pan and into the fire . . . By Lauren Harte Reporter
Sligoman takes over at helm of teachers' union - Sligo Champion
7th April 2010
Sligoman Jim Higgins takes over this week as president of the 36,000 member INTO...
Drivetime- RTE Radio 1
9th April 2010
Quinn proposal to get help from Anglo Irish bank discussed - Reporter: Fergal Keane [4:32pm] [Approx. 10min] - Interview: Ciaran O’Donnell TD [4:35pm] 7min - Interview: Sen. Dan Boyle who says Regulator deserves full support [4:38pm] Weekly panel of Shane Coleman, Sen. Joe O’Toole, Mary Raftery discuss [5:10pm] 30min * Quinn Group controversy – some mention of Anglo * Teachers’ conferences, reform of education and pay deal – mentions of TUI, INTO & ASTI * Death of Toyosi Shittabe and the possibility racism was a motive in the attack [5:38pm] - Interview: Hugo Hamilton (Author) on the same issue...
The Morning Show - East Coast FM
8th April 2010
Greg Kerr (INTO Vote No campaign) discusses the group’s opposition to the public sector pay agreement.
Drivetime - RTE Radio 1
7th April 2010
TUI teachers union conference details discussed – Reporter: Fergal Keane who says reception for Don Ryan contrasted with that for Minister Coughlan [5:08pm] 17min - Interview: Don Ryan (TUI) - Interview: Niall Smith (INTO) who is campaigning for rejection of his union’s stance on the pay deal...
Mutinous muinteoiri have the knives out for Machete Mary - Irish Independent
7th April 2010
Teachers can't help themselves really...
Union rift over pay widens as teachers jeer Coughlan - Irish Independent
7th April 2010
The split between teachers over the controversial pay deal widened yesterday. INTO leaders are now confident their members will swing in behind the package after a narrow vote in Galway...
Not everyone convinced by the least worst option - Irish Times
7th April 2010
Conference season is showing up divisions among unions over the new pay deal...
Call to reject pay deal narrowly defeated - Irish Times
7th April 2010
Industrial Aciton by teachers will achieve nothing when there is economic meltdown, some delegates at the INTO congress argued yesterday...
School patronage deal done closed doors' - Irish Examiner
7th April 2010
The leader of the country's 32,000 primary teachers has accused Catholic church leaders and the Department of Education of making decisions on the control of schools behind closed doors without wider consultation...
For the deal and against the deal - Irish Examiner
7th April 2010
Two speakers on either side of the INTO annual congress debate about the public service pay deal...
We expected a lot more from Coughlan - Star
7th April 2010
New Education Minister Mary Coughlan address to the INTO Conference...
Teachers not all into pay reform - Star
7th April 2010
Unions deeply divided as Education Minister begins conference circuit...
Divisions deepen as teacher unions vote on pay deal - Irish Times
7th April 2010
TUI and the ASTI opposed as the INTO remains divided...
Coughlan is heckled at INTO meeting - Evening Echo
7th April 2010
Minister for Education and Skills Mary Coughlan was heckled during an address at the Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) annual congress in Salthill, Galway, this morning...
Emotions run high as pay deal narrowly backed - Irish Examiner
7th April 2010
Tanaiste vows no machete taken to contracts...
Tanaiste met with anger but escapes intact - Irish Examiner
7th April 2010
The Tanaiste arrived into a dragon's den of more than 700 angry primary teachers first thing yesterday but managed to escape without swords being drawn...
Class Divide - Irish Examiner
7th April 2010
Teacher unions split over acceptance of pay proposal...
Angry teachers split on pay deal - Metro-Herald
7th April 2010
Teaching unions were last night divided over the proposed public sector pay deal...
Lesson for Mary - Sun
7th April 2010
Mary Coughlan has finally discovered what its really like to be in government...
Morning Focus - Clare FM
7th April 2010
Minister for education Mary Coughlan is to address TUI delegates in Ennis today. Interview with Bernie Ruane (TUI Vice-President) [9:28am] 13mins. Members of the INTO have narrowly voted against a motion to reject the public sector pay deal at their conference - Interview: Sean McMahon (Clare Spokesperson, INTO)
Three News - Q102
7th April 2010
News Item: Primary teachers with the INTO have begun a campaign against the public sector pay deal. Interview with Greg Kerr, INTO
Loose Talk - LMFM
7th April 2010
INTO members vote to accept the public sector reform agreement by a narrow margin. Niall Smith (Branch Secretary, Dublin City North INTO) discusses. Mention of Anglo Irish Bank in context of the Government’s recapitalisation scheme.
Kildare Today - KFM
7th April 2010
TUI members vote to reject the public sector reform agreement; INTO approve the deal. ASTI decision expected today. Sheila Nunan (General Secretary, INTO) discusses.
Dublin's Talking - Dublin's Country
7th April 2010
Education Minister addressed INTO conference yesterday – Interview: Peter Mullan (INTO) on the prospects of the new pay deal being accepted and related issues about the reception given to the Minister.
Nine News - 4FM
6th April 2010
Secondary school teachers to debate classroom cutbacks when they convene in Galway later today - Education Minister expected to get a frosty reception at INTO meeting.
Nine News - Dublin's 98
6th April 2010
The new Education Minister has issued a stark warning to primary school teachers that we’re not out of the woods yet. Interview with Sheila Nunan, INTO.
Dublin's Talking - Dublin's Country
6th April 2010
Education Minister to address INTO conference as teachers’ unions debate more industrial action against cutbacks – Interview: Peter Mullan (INTO) who discusses the impact of cuts on teachers’ morale and opinions of the Dept of Education.
Five News - Q102
6th April 2010
INTO members will be urged to accept pay deal – Interview: Peter Mullan (INTO)
Five News - FM 104
6th April 2010
Teaching unions are split on pay proposals – Interview: Peter Mullan (INTO)
Three News - Dublin's 98
6th April 2010
An emergency motion calling on primary schoolteachers to reject the new public sector pay deal has been narrowly defeated at the INTO conference in Galway today.
Three News - FM104
6th April 2010
A motion to reject the public sector pay and reform deal has been narrowly rejected by the INTO at their annual conference in Galway today. Peter Mullan, spokesperson for the INTO (interview)
Three News - Newstalk
6th April 2010
An emergency motion to reject the public sector pay and reform deal has been narrowly defeated at the INTO conference today in Galway. Meanwhile delegates at the TUI conference in Clare are debating a motion to reject the service agreement. TUI President Don Brown speaking at the conference.
Three News - Q102
6th April 2010
Primary school teachers have narrowly rejected a motion to reject the public sector reform deal. Interview with Peter Mullan, INTO.
Three News - RTE Radio 1
6th April 2010
Primary schoolteachers have voted down a motion for the rejection of the public sector pay and reform deal, delegates of the INTO rejected the motion by just 4 votes. John Carr, the outgoing secretary of the INTO (interview).
Limerick Today - Live 95FM
6th April 2010
County Limerick school principle Joe Lyons discusses the INTO conference which is taking place today in Galway and the public sector pay and reform deal which is up for discussion at the conference and also newly appointed Education Minister and Tanaiste Mary Coughlan’s first INTO conference.
McGurk on 4 - 4fm
6th April 2010
Interview with Ed Walsh (University of Limerick), Bernie Ruane (TUI) and Noel Ward (INTO) who discuss the teaching unions’ attitudes towards the public sector pay deal.
Six One News and Nine News - RTE One
6th April 2010
Teresa Mannion reports that delegates at the INTO conference in Galway voted down a motion rejecting the public sector pay deal by a margin of just four votes. Interview with Pat Crowe (INTO delegate), Sheila Nunan (INTO General Secretary) and Mary Coughlan TD (Minister for Education). Emma O Kelly reports that Teachers Union of Ireland delegates unanimously supported a similar motion. Interview with Peter McMenamin (TUI)
Lunchtime - Newstalk
6th April 2010
Fergal O’Brien reporting from the INTO annual conference in Galway, discusses how Minister for Education Mary Coughlan was received at the conference. [12:13] 2mins. Dr. Ed Walsh, founding member of the University of Limerick discusses the points made this by members of the INTO at their annual conference about funding for their sector being cut while the banks are being bailed out. Peter Mullen, spokesperson for the INTO responds to Dr. Walsh’s comments.
Midlands Today - Midlands Radio 103
6th April 2010
New Education Minister Mary Coughlan receives poor reception at INTO conference in Galway, amidst controversy over whether or not to reject the public sector reform agreement. Brian O’Reilly (Midlands Representative, INTO) discusses.
The Scott Williams Show - Q102
6th April 2010
Interview with Peter Mullan (INTO) who discusses the public sector pay deal.
Drivetime - RTE Radio 1
6th April 2010
INTO conference update as delegates debate motions on pay deal and other issues –Reporter: Fergal Keane [5:10pm] -Interview: Sheila Nunan (INTO) - ASTI conference issues [5:18pm] - Mention that Shell to Sea protestor Maura Harrington protested at the event [5:20pm] - Mention that Minister is likely to get more hostile reception at upcoming TUI conference Research on primary school principals shows a decline in those seeking such positions - Interview: Gerry McNamara (DCU) [5:52pm]
News at One - RTE Radio 1
6th April 2010
Minister for Education Mary Coughlan has been heckled by teachers during an address to the INTO annual conference in Galway. Interview with John Carr (Outgoing Secretary, INTO) who responds to Tanaiste Mary Coughlan’s claim that there is no alternative to education cuts. Teresa Mannion spoke with the Minister for Education earlier...
One News - RTE One
6th April 2010
Minister Mary Coughlan has been heckled and booed at the INTO conference today –Reporter: Teresa Mannion
One News - FM104
6th April 2010
Education Minister tells primary school teachers at INTO conference that they cannot be sheltered from further cuts - Sarah Meade reports. Footage: Mary Coughlan (Minister for Education), Sheila Nunan (INTO).
One News - 4FM
6th April 2010
The Tanaiste and new Education Miniser has told to teachers that the sector will not be immune to cuts. Interview with Sheila Nunan (INTO) and Minister Mary Coughlan. Fergal O’Brien reports.
National Lunchtime News - Today FM
6th April 2010
Dismay as Education Minister tells teachers there is further cuts to come - Fergal O’ Brien reports. Conference footage: Mary Coughlan (Minister for Education), Sheila Nunan (INTO). Meanwhile, the TUI has ruled out industrial action before State exams. Jonathan Healy reports. Conference Footage: Peter McMenimam (General Secretary, TUI). Interview: Don Ryan (President, TUI).
Midday - TV3
6th April 2010
12:00 News Item Primary teachers are debating a motion to reject the pay deal as the INTO & ASTI conferences got underway today.
The Right Hook - Newstalk
6th April 2010
Interview with Tom O’Sullivan (INTO), Lean Caulfield (Students’ union) and Eamon Delaney (Journalist) who discuss the teaching unions’ annual conferences and their attitudes towards the recently agreed public sector pay deal.
Eleven News - 2FM
6th April 2010
Minister for Education Mary Coughlan has been heckled and booed at the INTO conference in Galway. Emma O’Kelly reports.
Eleven News - Today FM
6th April 2010
Minister for Education Mary Coughlan has warned nation schoolteachers at the INTO conference in Galway that the sector will not be immune to further cuts. Mary Coughlan speaking at the conference, Sheila Noonan of the INTO speaking at the conference.
Morning Focus - Clare FM
6th April 2010
John White (General Secretary, ASTI) discusses the public sector pay reform deal [9:08am] 11mins. Sean McMahon (Clare Representative, INTO) looks ahead to Minister Mary Coughlan’s appearance at the group’s conference.
Nine News - RTE Radio 1
6th April 2010
The Minister for Education is due to address the annual conference of the INTO in Galway today.
Nine News - 2FM
6th April 2010
Education Minister preparing to go face-to-face with teachers this morning at INTO conference - Emma O' Kelly reports
Nine News - Q102
6th April 2010
The Education Minister is about to step into the lion’s den as she prepares to address angry INTO delegates today and TUI member today. Mentions that she’s been blacklisted by ASTI.
Keith Finnegan - Galway Bay FM
6th April 2010
Michael Gallagher discusses Education Minister Mary Coughlan’s reception at INTO conference in Galway, as well as controversy over whether or not to reject the public sector reform agreement. Mention of the ASTI’s decision not to invite Minister Coughlan to their conference.
One News - Newstalk
6th April 2010
Tanaiste Mary Coughlan has warned national school teachers that the sector will not be immune from further cuts - Fergal O' Brien reports. Conference footage: Mary Coughlan (Minister for Education), Sheila Nunan (INTO).
Today with Pat Kenny - RTE Radio 1
6th April 2010
INTO conference has heard from Minister of Education about popular cuts and related issues – Reporters: John Walshe & Valerie Cox [10:08am] 27min - Interviews: Sally Maguire (ASTI), Gina Casey (INTO) & Noel Ward (Deputy General Secretary, INTO) [10:11am] Some mention of TUI stance on education issues...
Morning Ireland - RTE Radio 1
6th April 2010
The Minister for Education, Mary Coughlan, is due to address the INTO conference today. Education correspondent Emma O’ Kelly reports on the reception she is expected to receive...
Workers have to bail out 'financial joyriders' - Irish Independent
6th April 2010
Ordinary workers are being forced to bail out "financial joyriders" in the scandal-hit banking sector, a teachers' conference heard last night. In a stinging attack on the Government's economic policies, the President of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO), Maire Ni Chuinneagain, predicted more swingeing cuts in the education sector...
Coughlan to ease ban on key jobs for teachers - Irish Independent
April 6th 2010
Education Minister Mary Coughlan is to partially lift a jobs ban on key teaching roles which threatens to close schools this autumn...
Coughlan is definately no teacher's pet - Irish Independent
6th April 2010
The storm clouds were gathering over Galway Bay yesterday afternoon as the rain lashed down and angry waves pounded the seafront at Salthill...
Candidates shun principal jobs that are 'life sentence' - Irish Independent
6th April 2010
The number of teachers willing to take on the top job in primary schools is dropping dramatically, with many schools being forced to readvertise to attract candidates for the post of principal...
Crucial education stance in balance as leaders differ - Irish Examiner
April 6th 2010
The crucial views of teacher union members on the public service pay deal will emerge today after a week in which their leaders have voiced clear differences...
Teachers unleash fury over cuts in pay and spending - Irish Examiner
April 6th 2010
Teachers’ anger at Government policies and speculator greed that caused the economic crash, as well as cuts in wages and education spending, was made clear by a union leader last night...
School out to get Mary - Irish Mirror
6th April 2010
Teachers to vent fury at Coughlan...
New Girl Mary faces teachers - Irish Sun
6th April 2010
Coughlan braced for frosty conference debut...
Teachers ascend on city for union conferences - Connacht Sentinel
6th April 2010
Galway is the centre of debate among teachers...
Ireland AM - TV3
6th April 2010
Primary school teachers to debate public sector pay deal at INTO conference in Galway.
Taking INTO into the breach - Irish Times
6th April 2010
Sheila Nunan incoming INTO General Secretary tells Louise Holden about life in the industrial washing machine ahead...
Workers forced to bail out elite, says teacher union chief - Irish Times
6th April 2010
The government is forcing ordinary workers to bail out an elite band of so far untouchable financial joyriders...
Teachers to call for escalation of industrial action campaign - Irish Times
6th April 2010
The teacher union conferences will this week hear demands for an escalation of industrial action...
Teachers heckle a defiant Coughlan - Evening Herald
6th April 2010
Angry teachers heckled Education Minister Mary Coughlan at their annual congress today...
Coughlan to lift ban on hiring teachers - Evening Herald
6th April 2010
A ban on hiring teachers to fill key roles in schools is to be partially lifted by newly appointed Education Minister...
Nine O'Clock News - RTE One
5th April 2010
The annual congress of the INTO has begun in Co Galway. Reporter: Emma O Kelly...
News on the Hour - RTE Radio 1
5th April 2010
The annual conference of the INTO is underway in Salthill in Galway. Reporter: Emma O Kelly
Six One News - RTE One
5th April 2010
The annual congress of the INTO has begun in Co Galway. Reporter: Emma O Kelly...
News on the Hour - RTE Radio 1
5th April 2010
The INTO begins its annual conference in Galway this afternoon. The TUI and ASTI start their annual conferences tomorrow...
Teachers urge cut in schools run by church - Irish Times
5th April 2010
Control of some or all primary schools should be conceded - poll...
More than 25 % of teachers in negative equity - Irish Examiner
5th April 2010
More than one-in-four teachers with a mortgage are in negative equity, according to a survey of teachers...
All credit to special teachers, children and heroic parents who turned the tide - Irish Examiner
5th April 2010
Kieran Kennedy, CEO of Shine, autistic spectrum organisation, says (Letters, March 15)...
Graduates lose out to unqualified staff - Irish Independent
5th April 2010
More than 700 unqualified teachers have been employed by primary and secondary schools...
Furious teachers turn backs on FF - Irish Independent
5th April 2010
The Government is facing a major backlash from angry teachers at the next General Election...
Over 750 teachers to attend congress - Galway City Tribune
2nd April 2010
Over 750 primary teachers from all parts of the country will attend the 142nd INTO Annual Congress...
Teacher unions split on reform deal - Irish Times
1st April 2010
Teacher Unions are split on the public service reform deal in advance of next week's annual conferences...
What's the next step for public sector unions? - Irish Independent
1st April 2010
INTO 30,000 members: Executive committee yesterday decided to ballot after the union's annual conference next week, with a recommendation to members to accept...
Teacher unions split over pay and reform deal - Irish Independent
1st April 2010
Teacher union leaders last night split on the public service pay and reform proposals...
Ireland AM - TV3
1st April 2010
TUI has recommended rejection of pay proposals agreed earlier this week. The INTO has decided to ballot its members on the recommendations.
Teacher unions split on pay pack - The Irish Sun
1st April 2010
Teachers were at loggerheads last night after one of their unions accepted the Public Service Pay Deal while one rejected it...