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.
Circulars See All Circulars
Circular 0043/2022
Date: 28/06/2022 / Format: PDF / Size: 192.63KB
Allocation of Assistant Principal Posts 2022/2023
Date: 28/06/2022 / Format: PDF / Size: 192.63KB
Allocation of Assistant Principal Posts 2022/2023
Circular 0042/2022
Date: 28/06/2022 / Format: PDF / Size: 127.94KB
Building Momentum - A New Public Service Agreement 2021-2022: Implementation of Sectoral Bargaining Fund in the Primary Sector.
Date: 28/06/2022 / Format: PDF / Size: 127.94KB
Building Momentum - A New Public Service Agreement 2021-2022: Implementation of Sectoral Bargaining Fund in the Primary Sector.
Information Note TC 0008-2022
Date: 09/06/2022 / Format: PDF / Size: 170.31KB
Information Note for the Recruitment and Appointment Procedures for Teacher, Deputy Principal and Principal posts in Primary Schools during the school year 2022/2023.
Date: 09/06/2022 / Format: PDF / Size: 170.31KB
Information Note for the Recruitment and Appointment Procedures for Teacher, Deputy Principal and Principal posts in Primary Schools during the school year 2022/2023.
Circular 0037/2022
Date: 09/06/2022 / Format: PDF / Size: 171.88KB
The Planning and Building Unit of the Department of Education has kept under review the movements of Primary School building costs since the Basic Building Cost was increased to €1,640/m2 in May 2021.
Date: 09/06/2022 / Format: PDF / Size: 171.88KB
The Planning and Building Unit of the Department of Education has kept under review the movements of Primary School building costs since the Basic Building Cost was increased to €1,640/m2 in May 2021.
Circular 0038/2022
Date: 08/06/2022 / Format: PDF / Size: 359.26KB
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Updated Working Arrangements for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants employed in recognised Primary and Post Primary schools.
Date: 08/06/2022 / Format: PDF / Size: 359.26KB
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Updated Working Arrangements for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants employed in recognised Primary and Post Primary schools.
Information Note 0007/2022
Date: 08/06/2022 / Format: DOCX / Size: 121.68KB
Temporary changes to the Job Sharing Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools - 2022/23 School Year.
Date: 08/06/2022 / Format: DOCX / Size: 121.68KB
Temporary changes to the Job Sharing Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools - 2022/23 School Year.