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‘Play and Creativity’ focus of forthcoming Education Conference

13/11/2023

The 2023 INTO Consultative Conference on Education will take place on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 November, focusing on the theme of Play and Creativity.

Droichead extended to Supply Panel and Principal Release Day Clusters

09/11/2023

Following representations made by the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO), in the context of widespread teacher vacancies in primary and special schools, the Teaching Council is introducing a timebound measure to enable newly qualified teachers (NQTs) employed on supply panels or in principal release time posts, to complete the Droichead process. 

Survey highlights acute teacher shortages impacting vulnerable children

06/11/2023

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO), in conjunction with the Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN) and the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association (CPSMA) today published the results of an extensive survey highlighting an unprecedented level of vacant teaching posts in primary and special schools.

Official Vacancy in Conditions of Employment and Leadership

06/11/2023

Applications are invited for the role of temporary Official in the Conditions of Employment and Leadership section in INTO Head Office. The closing date is Monday, 20 November at 12 noon.

Unions call for menstrual and menopause supports

25/10/2023

Ireland's largest trade unions have called for employers and the Government to implement mandatory workplace menstrual and menopausal policies, following the launch of the 'Stop the Stigma' position paper.

School communities in Gaza must be protected

17/10/2023

Children and families in Gaza have practically run out of food, water, electricity, medicine, and safe access to hospitals following recent hostilities. The INTO joins Education International and the Irish government in calling for restraint.

Pay increases being received today

12/10/2023

Pay increases under Review of Building Momentum are being received by members in salary issued today, including a 1.5% increase or €750, whichever is greater, to all scale points and a 1.5% increase to all allowances including qualification and promoted posts.

INTO welcomes further detail and some gains in Education Budget 2024

11/10/2023

The Minister for Education released further details of the education budget this afternoon (Wednesday, 11 October). The document gives additional detail on the headline measures announced yesterday.

Tax cuts benefit stretched households while primary and special education remain under strain

11/10/2023

The INTO acknowledges that a number of measures announced in Budget 2024 will benefit workers and households across the country.