Teacher Fee Refund Scheme circular issues
12/01/2024
Circular 0005/2024 Teacher Fee Refund Scheme 2023 details the scheme which provides funding towards the cost of course participation and examination fees on successful completion of teacher professional learning courses undertaken in the period 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023.
Initial public service pay offer lacks credibility
11/01/2024
Unions expressed concern that the Government’s initial pay offering last night illustrated its lack of preparedness to complete a sustainable and robust multi-year pay deal...
Official vacancy in Legal and Industrial Relations
10/01/2024
Applications are invited for the role of temporary Official in Legal and Industrial Relations in INTO head office in Dublin. The closing date to apply is Monday, 22 January at 12 noon.
Millions Joined Global Day of Action Calling for #CeasefireNOW
19/12/2023
Organisations and individuals from more than 90 countries across the world marked a Global Day of Action to push for a sustained ceasefire in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory to protect all civilians affected by the conflict.
Recipients of inaugural Ashling Murphy Memorial Entrance Scholarship
14/12/2023
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) and Mary Immaculate College (MIC) are delighted to announce that two talented musicians, Róisín O’Connor and Catherine Joyce, have been awarded the inaugural Ashling Murphy Memorial Entrance Scholarship.
Deadlines for supplementary panel and tax claims
06/12/2023
Members are reminded that the application deadline for the 2024/25 Supplementary Panel is Friday, 15 December 2023. In addition, we also wish to remind members that there is a four-year time limit for claiming tax back, for example on health expenses and flat-rate expenses. Teachers can claim a tax credit for their Teaching Council renewal fee, and for flat rate expenses incurred in the course of their employment.
NOW WE RISE – Global Day of Action for Climate Justice
05/12/2023
The INTO is encouraging members to attend the #WeAreRising march, organized by Climate Justice Ireland, taking place on Saturday, 9 December. Assemble at Grand Canal Dock (Bord Gáis Theatre) and march to the Larkin Statue at the GPO.
Revised Parental Complaints Procedure for Primary Schools
04/12/2023
The Parental Complaints Procedure provides parents and teachers with a structured and agreed format with which to seek resolution to grievances and complaints which can arise, from time to time, in schools. Based on the principles of fair procedures, the intention at each stage of the procedure is to provide a format for both parties to explore a resolution at the earliest opportunity.
New Boards of Management commence today
01/12/2023
Effective from 1 December, new boards of management will be constituted in schools across the country. The INTO wishes to acknowledge the great voluntary work done by board members to ensure the smooth running of primary and special schools around the country. During this term, boards will mark their 50th anniversary in 2025.