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Government plan for partial reopening of primary schools published    

23/02/2021

Following the reopening of special schools on 11 February and the resumption of special class provision, the INTO entered further intensive consultation with...

ICTU public services committee endorses public service agreement  

23/02/2021

Public service unions, including the INTO, affiliated to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions today (Tuesday) endorsed a new public service agreement after 13 ...

Important change to illness benefit

22/02/2021

With effect from 1 March 2021, teachers who pay Class A PRSI must claim Illness Benefit from the DEASP whenever they are absent on sick leave for more than t...

INTO calls for review of online Gaeltacht course fees  

22/02/2021

The INTO calls on the Department of Education and Comhchoiste Náisiúnta na gColáistí Samhraidh (CONCOS) to review the fees currently being charged for on...

Talks ongoing on plans to reopen primary schools 

19/02/2021

There has been a lot of media speculation this week in relation to the reopening of our primary schools. The INTO wishes to confirm to members that negotiati...

Teacher Refund Scheme 2020

12/02/2021

The Teacher Fee Refund Scheme provides funding towards the cost of professional development courses, relevant and of benefit to schools, and that are subject...

Ballot – INTO members vote to accept proposed pay deal

11/02/2021

INTO members have voted to accept ‘Building Momentum – A New Public Service Pay Agreement. In an online ballot, 80.6% of participants voted in favour of the agreement. The turnout was 59.1 %.

Latest InTouch now live

05/02/2021

The latest issue of InTouch magazine is now available on the INTO website.Given the current school closures, this issue is digital-only and features:The gene...

INTO Principals’ Webinar: The Framework for Reopening Special Schools and Special Classes 

04/02/2021

The INTO will hold a principals' webinar on Tuesday, 9 February 2021 from 3-4pm. This webinar is free and for principals only. The title of this webinar is t...