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Section 29 appeals – update

30/09/2020

The DES has published Circular 69/20 regarding appeals under section 29 of the Education Act. These new arrangements and procedures take effect from 12 November 2020.

INTO calls for the flu vaccine to be provided free of charge to teachers

30/09/2020

In its weekly engagement with the Department of Education this week, INTO called for all teachers to receive the flu vaccine free of charge to acknowledge their critical role in schools and protect the health of our school communities.

OECD report sets out benefits of lower class sizes

29/09/2020

The most recent report based on the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) sheds light on what makes a difference to children’s learning.

INTO calls time on supersized classes – Mary Magner

28/09/2020

If the government is committed to keeping schools open, so that parents can continue to work and support the economy, then class sizes need to be reduced.

Free mortgage and tax advisory webinar

25/09/2020

Following the success of the face to face seminars ITAS Accounting and EDUC Mortgages are delivering an online webinar for INTO members and their families.

European Day of Languages – online conference

24/09/2020

To celebrate the European Day of Languages, the European Commission launched a report entitled ‘Education begins with Language’ and will host a free online conference.

Budget 2021 – Keep our schools open

21/09/2020

INTO has today launched our Budget 2021 campaign, ahead of the budget on the 13th of October. We are calling on all members to support and share our key priorities to ensure we can keep our schools open.

Union opposes absolutist approach to keeping schools open at all costs

18/09/2020

The INTO Central Executive Committee held a special meeting yesterday to discuss the challenges faced by primary and special schools during the first fortnight of the school year.

Publications See All Publications

From College to Classroom 2020
Date: 18/09/2020

Do Leanbh sa Bhunscoil – Nodanna do Thuismitheoirí
Date: 07/09/2020

Current Issue of InTouch

Your Child in the Primary School – Tips for Parents
Date: 28/08/2020

INTO submission to the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response
Date: 19/06/2020

InTouch June 2020
Date: 01/06/2020

Circulars See All Circulars

Circular 0069/2020
Date: 30/09/2020 / Format: PDF / Size: 309.11KB
New arrangements and procedures for appeals under Section 29 of the Education Act 1998

Circular 0068/2020
Date: 23/09/2020 / Format: PDF / Size: 1.42MB
Emergency Works Grant Scheme - migration to online applications and minor revisions of scheme

Circular 0060/2020
Date: 16/09/2020 / Format: PDF / Size: 680.42KB
Revision of teacher salaries with effect from 1 October 2020

Circular 0056/2020
Date: 28/08/2020 / Format: PDF / Size: 740.11KB
Cycle to Work Scheme

Circular 0049/2020
Date: 11/08/2020 / Format: PDF / Size: 1.21MB
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Arrangements for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants employed in recognised Primary and Post Primary schools

Circular 0045/2020
Date: 11/08/2020 / Format: PDF / Size: 1.12MB
COVID-19 operational supports for the full return to school

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Equality Conference 2020

08/02/2020

Education Conference 2019

29/11/2019

PDP Conference 2019

28/09/2019

Lobby Day 2019

20/06/2019

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