Latest News
CEC confirms strike days for INTO members on 14 and 21 October
06/10/2026
The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the INTO has today issued a new Directive to members to participate in two 24-hour strike days – on 14 October and 21 October.
Government intransigence leads to school disruption from Monday
02/10/2026
Primary and special schools all over Ireland (ROI) will be disrupted from Monday when INTO’s first phase of industrial action begins.
Above-average classes, below-par investment – OECD report highlights Ireland’s education spending gap
29/09/2026
The OECD Education at a Glance 2026 report once again confirms that Ireland’s primary school class sizes remain above international norms.
Upcoming Events
- Portlaoise Branch meeting 08 Oct3:30pm, Kolbe school, Portlaoise. District 10.
- Newcastle West Branch Meeting & Retirement Function 08 Oct7pm, Longcourt House Hotel. District 13.
- Kells Branch October Meeting 08 Oct4pm, TBC. District 7.
Publications
Circulars
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Information Note TC/IN 0002/2026
Date: 03/09/2026 / Format: PDF / Size: 182.63KB
Temporary changes to the Career Break Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools - 2026/27 School Year -
Information Note TC/IN 0001/2026
Date: 03/09/2026 / Format: PDF / Size: 226.53KB
Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools - 2026/27 School Year
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