May 2010

New Circulars on Teacher Recruitment
Monday, 31 May 10
The DES has issued two new circulars dealing with (1) the appointment of teaching staff and (2) the recognition of teachers' qualifications.

INTO Ballots Schools to Defend Supply Panels
Thursday, 27 May 10
Ballot papers have issued to INTO members served by supply panels. Teachers are being balloted for industrial action in line with the resolution adopted at INTO Annual Congress 2010.

Important Notice from the DES Payroll Section
Tuesday, 18 May 10
The INTO received the below statement in relation to the operation of the DES Primary Teachers Payroll Section on 18th May:

Teacher Numbers for September
Thursday, 13 May 10
More than 600 extra primary teachers next September

DES Confirms Focus of Contract Review
Wednesday, 5 May 10
The DES has written to the INTO, ASTI and TUI this afternoon confirming the focus of the contract review for teachers under the Croke Park Agreement.