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INTO Head Office closed Monday

14/04/2023

Unfortunately, INTO Head Office will be closed again this Monday (17 April) due to an ongoing IT issue...

EPSEN review must deliver for children and schools

24/03/2023

The INTO today formally published our submission on the long-overdue review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004. 

Main Panel list issued by Department of Education

23/03/2023

The main panel comes into operation today. A list of permanent teachers available for redeployment to the panel operator under each diocese, or patron body has issued.

INTO welcomes free primary book scheme plan

22/03/2023

The INTO welcomes publication of the new free primary book scheme and confirmation that administrative support will be provided to schools to ensure smooth national rollout.

DE misses chance to tackle climate emergency 

15/03/2023

The INTO is disappointed that the Department of Education has excluded vital resources and supports from the 'School Sector Climate Action Mandate', published this week.

Irish and UK unions oppose Palestine school demolition

14/03/2023

Irish and UK trade unions representing education workers have expressed shock and condemnation over the imminent demolition of another school in the West Bank.

Time and support needed to deliver new curriculum 

09/03/2023

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) welcomes today’s launch of the Primary Curriculum Framework by Minister for Education, Norma Foley.

IHREC/INTO anti-racism workshops in March

07/03/2023

These IHREC/INTO interactive workshops support teachers in understanding racism and identity-based discrimination related to race, language, culture and/or ethnicity.

Primary Staffing Appeals Board – March meeting 

06/03/2023

The first meeting of the Primary Staffing Appeals Board to deal with appeals for the 2023/24 school year will be held this coming Friday 10 March 2023.