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Additional Assistant Principal Posts to Return This September

10/04/2025

Following intensive engagement by the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) in recent weeks, the Department of Education and Youth has today published Circular 27/2025. The publication of this Circular will see the return of 110 Assistant principal I posts and 251 Assistant Principal II posts. The revised table of Posts of Responsibility ensures that a … Continued

INTO Welcomes Report on Children’s Online Safety

09/04/2025

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) has today welcomed the publication of the Online Safety Monitor 2025, a significant new report from the Children’s Rights Alliance, which casts a stark light on the dangers facing pupils in the digital world.

Plan Your Future: Register for the INTO Retirement Planning Seminar in Dublin this May

08/04/2025

INTO Retirement Planning seminars and webinars are delivered by a team of experts and are specifically tailored for primary teachers who are contemplating retirement. We advise members considering retirement to attend a seminar or webinar at least a year prior to their proposed retirement date. Registration is now open for our final Retirement Planning Seminar … Continued

Fixed term vacancy – Official in INTO Head Office

07/04/2025

Applications are invited for a temporary (Fixed Term contract) Official position in the INTO. Full Job Description and Terms and conditions are available on request.

Postponement of Maternity Leave in the Event of Serious Illness

04/04/2025

INTO welcomes the publication yesterday of Information Note TC0001/2025, which provides for the postponement of maternity leave when a teacher is receiving treatment for a serious health condition.

Climate Action Summer Works Scheme

31/03/2025

The Department of Education has announced the launch of a new Climate Action Summer Works Scheme (CASWS), aimed at supporting schools in planning and delivering environmentally focused projects.

INTO meeting with Minister for Special Education and Inclusion

25/03/2025

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) has today attended an introductory meeting with the Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion, Michael Moynihan T.D. The meeting was sought by the union to discuss a wide range of issues pertinent to primary and special education.

INTO Condemns Killing of Teachers in Gaza Strikes

20/03/2025

The Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) is appalled and deeply saddened by the killing of teachers and other humanitarian workers in the latest Israeli strikes on Gaza, as reported by the United Nations today.

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Conference on the Rights of Palestinian Children
Date: 04/04/2025

INTO Special Education Policy
Date: 19/03/2025

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INTO Submission – Consultation on the Closure of RTÉ Digital Radio Stations
Date: 14/01/2025

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Circular 0030/2025
Date: 16/04/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 174.48KB
Cost Limits for Primary and Post-primary School Buildings.

Circular 0027/2025
Date: 10/04/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 194.98KB
Allocation of Assistant Principal Posts 2025/2026

Circular 0031/2025
Date: 09/04/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 162.93KB
Say Yes to Languages primary languages sampler module.

Information Note TC/IN 0001/2025
Date: 04/04/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 245.89KB
Amendment to the Maternity Leave Scheme for registered teachers employed in recognised primary and post primary schools.

Circular 0029/2025
Date: 31/03/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 305.3KB
Multi-Annual Climate Action Summer Works Scheme (CASWS) 2026 onwards

Circular 0025/2025
Date: 25/03/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 306.66KB
Information in relation to Standardised Testing and Other Matters – Academic Year 2024/25 and Subsequent Years.

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