DES Issues Circular 0001/2019 re Special Leave for Members of Voluntary Search and Rescue Organisations

The DES has issued Circular 0001/2019 regarding Special Leave for Teachers who are members of Voluntary Search and Rescue Organisations.

As set out in our website notice dated 12 December 2018, INTO has secured restoration of leave with substitute cover for teachers who are called out as volunteers for search and rescue work with accredited organisations.

This notice has now formally issued as DES Circular 0001/2019.