The scheme is in place in London. Primary teachers union INTO is set to push for a special allowance to be given to teachers working in cities to allow for the higher cost of living. Delegates at the annual congress in Killarney instructed the union to negotiate with the Department of Education to give additional […]
2 years ago
The union won’t rule out industrial action. The Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) is to ask the Government for pay increases to “compensate” for the rising cost of living. The trade union, which represents 18,000 secondary school teachers, is hoping to secure between 6% and 8% of a pay rise for its members instead of […]
3 years ago
Cases are only continuing to rise. 650 primary school teachers have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last two weeks, according to the Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO). General secretary of the group, John Boyle, told Newstalk today that over 600 teachers had contracted the virus over the last two weeks, leading to a severe […]
4 years ago
The Minister for Education confirmed the news today. Antigen tests will be rolled out in primary schools on or prior to November 29, Minister for Education Norma Foley has confirmed. Speaking to RTÉ News today, Minister Foley said the HSE will be providing antigen tests free of charge to parents and guardians of every child […]
4 years ago
INTO is urging parents not to send sick children to school. The Irish National Teachers Organisation has warned parents not to send children with coughs to school. They’ve stressed how important it is for children with any Covid symptoms to remain at home and isolate. They’re highly concerned for the health and safety of unvaccinated […]
4 years ago