INTO welcomes additional clarity on HSE school teams and other matters
02/11/2020
In a communication to schools this morning, the Department of Education has set out the following information in respect of the new HSE school teams, a dedicated principal phone line and dedicated testing of close contacts from a school when there is a positive case.
INTO member summary of mid-term progress on key issues
30/10/2020
In advance of the mid-term break, the INTO set out five clear requirements for schools to operate safely, as community infection rates were rising and the number of positive tests in schools increasing. Below is a summary of progress made over the past week, during the mid-term closure, as we have continued to press Department of Education & health authorities to provide additional supports...
URGENT – Additional PPE products recalled
29/10/2020
The INTO has been notified by the Department of Education that, following a review of the PPE product framework, the department is now advising that schools ...
INTO secures health review of schools, local support teams, access to testing & tracing data
28/10/2020
Following pressure from the INTO through a coordinated political advocacy campaign and a robust media campaign – the Government has confirmed that the Department of Education will roll out a national network of dedicated public health teams for schools from next week. The teams will be staffed by both public health and education department officials and will provide a dedicated helpline for schools dealing with a positive case...
Immediate product recall notice – ViraPro hand sanitiser (PCS100409)
23/10/2020
The INTO has been made aware that the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine has last night, 22 October, issued a product recall notice on ViraPro hand sanitiser (PCS100409).
INTO responds to Joint Education Committee consultation
22/10/2020
In its submission, INTO calls for clear protocols and practical actions to be put in place immediately, so that schools can prepare for and react appropriately to any changes in public health advice.
Level 5 restrictions and INTO head office – email queries request
22/10/2020
While endeavouring to maintain a phone queryline service, we ask that members with queries submit these by email where possible to info@into.ie.
INTO in the media this week
21/10/2020
A round-up of media highlights for members who may be interested in catching up with recent coverage of INTO.
INTO reiterates key demands in meeting with NPHET representatives
20/10/2020
Following INTO’s outlining of our concerns yesterday, two representatives of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) met with primary education stakeholders earlier today.