News

February 27, 2025
Revision of Salaries for Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) under The Public Service Agreement 2024 - 2026 effective from 01 March 2025

This circular sets out the increases to pay due to Special Needs Assistants from 1st March 2025 as provided for under The Public Service Agreement 2024 – 2026

February 27, 2025
Revision of Teacher Salaries under The Public Service Agreement 2024 - 2026 effective from 01 March 2025

This circular sets out the increases to pay due to Teachers from 01 March 2025 as provided for under The Public Service Agreement 2024 – 2026

January 14, 2025
Seeds of Hope

The 'Seeds of Hope' Biodiversity in parishes conference will be on Saturday 25th Jan from 10am-4pm in Springfort Hall (on the Limerick side of Mallow). The conference is offered by Trócaire and the Laudato Si’ movement in partnership with the Dioceses of Cashel & Emly, Kerry, Killaloe, and Limerick. Tea/coffee and lunch will be provided, a €10 contribution to help with costs will be requested on the day.

January 13, 2025
Teacher Fee Refund Scheme 2024

The objective of the Teacher Fee Refund Scheme is to provide a partial refund towards the cost of course fees and examination fees upon the successful completion of the teacher professional learning course/s (where the course duration is longer than one year funding is provided upon successful completion of each year of the course).

December 12, 2024
Understanding Behaviours of Concern and Responding to Crisis Situations Guidelines for Schools in Supporting Students

The purpose of this Circular is to inform schools of the publication of “Understanding Behaviours of Concern and Responding to Crisis Situations Guidelines for Schools” and in particular the process of recording and reporting of physical restraint in schools. The Guidelines are designed to develop and enhance schools’ understanding of behaviours of concern and to assist them in managing crisis situations.

December 11, 2024
Special Leave with Pay for Sporting Purposes for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post-Primary Schools

Special Leave with Pay for Sporting Purposes may be granted to a teacher who is either representing Ireland as a competitor in an international sporting event or who is a coach of a national team for those events listed in the circular.

December 11, 2024
Special Leave with Pay for Sporting Purposes for Special Needs Assistants employed in Recognised Primary and Post-Primary Schools

Special Leave with Pay for Sporting Purposes may be granted to an SNA who is either representing Ireland as a competitor in an international sporting event or who is a coach of a national team for those events listed in the circular.

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