June 2010

Latest INTO E-Newsletter
Wednesday, 30 June 10
The final INTO e-newsletter of this school year has been issued.

Pension Alert!
Monday, 21 June 10
In its 2010 Budget, the Government announced that it will introduce a single pension scheme for all "new entrants" to the public service from 1 January 2011.

Changes to Whole School Evaluation Procedures
Friday, 18 June 10
The INTO has been in discussion with DES representatives for some time in relation to changes in WSE procedures.

Young Members Task Force
Wednesday, 16 June 10
The first meeting of the Young Members Task Force established as a result of a motion adopted at Congress 2010 was held this week.

Reorganisation of Primary Teachers Payroll Section
Monday, 14 June 10
The DES included the following insert in the payslips dated 10th June which issued to primary teachers

Special Olympics Starts Today
Wednesday, 9 June 10
The Special Olympics gets underway today.

Join the INTO Online
Tuesday, 8 June 10
The INTO is delighted to announce that it is now possible for temporary and permanent teachers to join the INTO online through the INTO website.

INTO Submission on Supply Panels to Oireachtas Committee
Wednesday, 2 June 10
An INTO delegation made a presentation to the joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills this morning on the importance of retaining the supply panels scheme in primary education.

June InTouch Now Online
Wednesday, 2 June 10
The June 2010 issue of InTouch magazine is now available for download.

New Circular on Special School Staffing
Tuesday, 1 June 10
The DES has issued a new circular on transitional staffing arrangements for special schools for the school year 2010/2011.

INTO Members' Solidarity Fund
Tuesday, 1 June 10
Apply for funding from the INTO Members' Solidarity Fund. Please note that the closing date has now passed.