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The INTO Head Office annual closure will commence from 5 pm on Friday 23 July, 2021. Our offices will reopen at 9 am on Monday 9 August, 2021. INTO Queryline summer closure The INTO Queryline will close at 4 pm on Friday, 23 July. Members are advised that queries logged and received on the 23 July … Continued

Member update – Recent Developments

21/07/2021

The INTO continues to liaise with Department of Education and relevant authorities on behalf of members during the summer break. The following member update details recent developments.

INTO is hiring …

21/07/2021

We are currently recruiting for two fixed term positions in our Conditions of Employment and Leadership and Communication sections ...

Updated guidance for very high-risk and pregnant staff published

15/07/2021

Following the provision of updated HSE guidance, the Department of Education (DE) has today published Information Note 0025/2021, which advises and clarifies the following: The HSE has recently published Education Sector Guidance on Employees in the COVID-19 Higher Risk Categories, including Pregnant Employees. Teachers who consider themselves to be at very high risk of serious illness from … Continued

Member donation cheque for €35k presented to Children’s Health Foundation

14/07/2021

The INTO has presented a cheque to the Children’s Health Foundation (CHF) after €35,000 was raised for the foundation in our annual members’ draw.

INTO launch pre-budget submission – We can do better!

12/07/2021

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) has today launched our annual pre-budget submission, titled We can do better. Throughout the week we will be briefing representatives of the different political parties on the priorities for primary education ahead of Budget 2022. The pandemic has laid bare the lack of investment in our primary education system. … Continued

INTO phone lines restored

09/07/2021

Members are advised that following technical issues earlier this morning, our phone line service has now been restored

Member update – Preparation for 2021/22 school year continues

07/07/2021

Planning for the next school year continues with regular meetings between education partners expected to take place during July. The following INTO member update details recent developments. Review of the 2020-21 school year The Department of Education and public health advisors are reviewing the last school year, during which there were 1,893 COVID-19 outbreaks in … Continued

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Advertising Media Pack
Date: 06/07/2021

National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development
Date: 01/07/2021

The Teaching Profession: 150 years on
Date: 16/06/2021

Consultation on a revised Digital Strategy for Schools
Date: 02/06/2021

Current Issue of InTouch

School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health
Date: 18/05/2021

Circulars See All Circulars

Circular 0038/2021
Date: 08/07/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 1.08MB
Home Tuition Grant Scheme 2020/2021 – Special Education Component

Circular 0037/2021
Date: 01/07/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 447.12KB
Revision of 2011 entrant teacher salaries with effect from 1 March 2021 - Application of additional incremental skips.

Circular 0035/2021
Date: 11/06/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 794.67KB
Parent’s Leave Scheme for Special Needs Assistants employed In Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools

Circular 0032/2021
Date: 25/05/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 419.16KB
Arrangements For Inspectorate Engagement With Primary And Special Schools 2021/22 School Year

Circular 0030/2021
Date: 24/05/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 795.08KB
Parent’s Leave Scheme For Registered Teachers employed In Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools

NCSE 0003/2021
Date: 21/05/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 815.28KB
Exceptional Review Process for SNA Allocations in Mainstream Classes in Primary and Post Primary Schools for 2021/22

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25/05/2021

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08/04/2021

Equality Conference 2020

08/02/2020

Education Conference 2019

29/11/2019

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Irish National Teachers’ Organisation
35 Parnell Square
Dublin 1
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Irish National Teachers’ Organisation
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Dublin 1
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Email: sfriel@into.ie

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Irish National Teachers’ Organisation
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Email: cgallagher@into.ie

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Press Office
Irish National Teachers’ Organisation
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Dublin 1
Telephone: +353 1 8047777 / 087 1167124
Email: mcros@into.ie

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Irish National Teachers’ Organisation
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Dublin 1
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Email: emcgann@into.ie

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