29th January 2020
The Teacher Fee Refund Scheme provides funding towards the cost of professional development courses, relevant and of benefit to schools, and that are subject to certification/award by an accreditation authority recognised by the DES.
The Department has published circular 0003/2020, outlining details of the 2019 scheme. Applications will only be considered for courses/part of courses completed in the period 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 24 April 2020. Please note late applications will not be considered.
Circular 0003/20 provides details on how to apply.
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Circular 0074/2025
Date: 19/11/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 204.83KB
Panel access for fixed-term/temporary (this includes substitute) and part-time teachers to the Supplementary Redeployment Panel for the 2026/27 school year.
Date: 19/11/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 204.83KB
Panel access for fixed-term/temporary (this includes substitute) and part-time teachers to the Supplementary Redeployment Panel for the 2026/27 school year.
Circular 0072/2025
Date: 18/11/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 165.94KB
Enhancement to Irish Sign Language (ISL) Scheme provision
Date: 18/11/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 165.94KB
Enhancement to Irish Sign Language (ISL) Scheme provision
Circular 0069/2025
Date: 07/10/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 368.23KB
Assessment of Need - this Circular supersedes Circular 0025/2024.
Date: 07/10/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 368.23KB
Assessment of Need - this Circular supersedes Circular 0025/2024.
Circular 0067/2025
Date: 22/09/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 329.85KB
Primary Curriculum for primary and special schools
Date: 22/09/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 329.85KB
Primary Curriculum for primary and special schools