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Important notice –  arrangements for the payment of salary/pension during school closures

13/03/2020

The Dept. of Education & Skills will continue to pay salaries and pension to school staff as normal...

Primary schools to close (COVID-19)

12/03/2020

Effective from 6pm this evening, until 29 March, all primary schools in Ireland will be closed.

INTO Youth Conference Cancelled

12/03/2020

The Youth Conference, due to take place in Kilkenny tomorrow (Friday 13 March) and Saturday has been cancelled in light of the latest health-related decisions on COVID-19...

Waiting list in operation for retirement planning seminar

10/03/2020

Final Retirement Planning Seminar for this school year is now fully booked. Add your name to the waiting list...

Teaching Council Elections – Don’t miss your chance to vote!

10/03/2020

Elections are currently underway, and ballots must be returned by noon, tomorrow, Wednesday 11 March...

New Circular: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Arrangements for Teachers and SNAs

09/03/2020

The Department of Education and Skills has confirmed that teachers who have contracted COVID-19...

Northern Conference Webcast

06/03/2020

Take a front seat at the 2020 Northern Conference...

Updated guidance – Coronavirus 

05/03/2020

The DES has published downloadable posters on hand-washing and hygiene...

Bliain na hUachtaránachta – suíonn Intouch síos leis an Uachtarán Feargal Brougham

05/03/2020

We call on the incoming government to prioritise the elimination of child poverty in any programme for government...