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Free Mortgage and Tax Advisory Seminars

28/09/2023

INTO members and their families are invited to attend free mortgage and tax advisory seminars, taking place in Tullamore and Monaghan.

Unpaid Leave for Medical Care Purposes

27/09/2023

INTO welcomes the publication of circular 50/2023, which provides for up to five days of unpaid leave in a rolling twelve-month period, to provide personal care or support to a close family member, partner, or housemate for a serious medical reason.

Election of New Boards of Management of Primary Schools

22/09/2023

Ahead of the appointment of new Boards of Management from 1 December 2023, the Department has published Circular 0049/2023. An updated Governance Manual for Primary Schools 2023-2027 has also been published.

INTO calls for all-Ireland Teaching Council amid erosion of teachers’ conditions in the north

21/09/2023

INTO General Secretary John Boyle has called for an all-Ireland Teaching Council, and for a forum on education to be established within the Department of the Taoiseach’s Shared Island Unit.

INTO to host inter-agency webinar on new Primary Maths Curriculum

19/09/2023

The INTO will host an inter-agency webinar in collaboration with NCCA and Oide on the new Primary Mathematics Curriculum on Wednesday, 27 September, at 3.30pm.

INTO Retirement Planning Seminar – Registration Now Open

15/09/2023

If you're considering your retirement, register now for the next INTO Retirement Planning Seminar. This in-person event will be held in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Northwood, Santry, Dublin 9.

Bursary library

INTO Bursary closing date fast approaching

14/09/2023

A reminder to all members that the closing date for this year’s INTO Bursary Scheme for members is fast approaching. Up to six bursaries will be awarded with awards of €3,000 for Doctorate Level and €1,500 for Masters Level/Other.

OECD report emphasises inadequate funding of Irish primary education

12/09/2023

The latest OECD Education at a Glance report published today highlights the inadequate funding of primary education in Ireland in comparison to our EU neighbours.

Department launches new Maths Primary Curriculum

07/09/2023

The INTO has welcomed the launch of the new Primary Mathematics Curriculum but emphasised that teachers must be afforded time and professional development support to implement it.