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Ireland’s underinvestment in education exposed by OECD

10/09/2024

The latest OECD Education at a Glance report exposes the persistent issues of overcrowded classrooms and inadequate funding for primary education in Ireland, revealing that the country continues to fall behind its global peers.

Principals’ Seminars programme 2024/25 – registration now open 

05/09/2024

Registration is now open for our principals’ seminars, which will be held at various locations throughout the country during the 2024/25 school year.

INTO Bursary Deadline 20 September

04/09/2024

The INTO Bursary Scheme 2024 is currently open. Up to six bursaries will be awarded with awards of €3,000 for Doctorate Level and €1,500 for Masters Level/Other.

Register now for our Autumn Retirement Planning Seminars

03/09/2024

INTO Retirement Planning seminars and webinars are delivered by a team of experts and are specifically tailored for primary teachers who are contemplating retirement.

Exciting news: InTouch and Printout are merging!

02/09/2024

We are thrilled to announce that, starting from September, InTouch and PrintOut will be amalgamated into a single, comprehensive magazine - InTouch.

Join our grassroots call to action: Make Primary and Special Education a Priority in Budget 2025

02/09/2024

As the government approaches the end of its term and prepares its final Budget for 2025, the time to demand substantial investment in primary and special education is now.

Working Together 2024 – Ag Obair le Chéile

02/09/2024

Over the past two years the Primary Management Bodies and the INTO have engaged extensively to conduct a review of the Working Together procedures.

Teacher shortages reach crisis point as schools reopen

28/08/2024

The ongoing teacher shortage has reached a critical level, leaving many schools, particularly in the greater Dublin area, unable to secure the necessary staff. Immediate intervention is essential to prevent further disruption to our education system.

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Current Issue of InTouch
InTouch May/June 2024
Ag Obair Le Chéile
Date: 02/09/2024
Working Together
Date: 02/09/2024
Tips for Parents – Your Child in the Primary School
Date: 24/08/2024
From College to Classroom 2024
Date: 13/08/2024

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Circular 0067/2024
Date: 03/09/2024 / Format: PDF / Size: 188.4KB
 Voluntary Search and Rescue Leave for registered teachers employed in recognised primary and post primary schools.
Ciorclán 0055/2024
Date: 29/08/2024 / Format: PDF / Size: 289.06KB
 Foilsiú Nósanna Imeachta Bí Cineálta chun iompraíocht bhulaíochta a chosc agus dul i ngleic léi do bhunscoileanna agus d’Iar-bhunscoileanna.
Circular 0055/2024
Date: 29/08/2024 / Format: PDF / Size: 292.24KB
 Publication of Bí Cineálta procedures to prevent and address bullying behaviour for primary and post-primary schools.
Information Note TC/IN 0009/2024
Date: 19/08/2024 / Format: PDF / Size: 120.29KB
 Temporary changes to the Career Break Scheme for registered teachers employed in recognised primary and post primary schools - 2024/25 school year.
Information Note TC/IN 0008/2024
Date: 19/08/2024 / Format: PDF / Size: 165.89KB
 Temporary changes to the Job Sharing Scheme for registered teachers employed in recognised primary and post primary schools - 2024/25 school year.
Circular 0058/2024
Date: 16/07/2024 / Format: PDF / Size: 325.66KB
 Parent’s Leave Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools

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National Lobby Day June 2024

17/06/2024

Annual Congress 2024

08/04/2024

Northern Conference 2024

15/03/2024

Special Education Symposium 2024

27/02/2024

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