November 2010
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.
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.
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:
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.
€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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
