# Teachers

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# TUI

92% of post-primary teachers say wearing masks makes work more difficult - TUI survey

The survey, carried out amid a recent surge in Covid-19 cases, highlights concern among the profession.

19.9k

Oct 22nd 2020, 6:00 AM

# Teachers

Teaching unions query whether schools should remain open if Ireland moves to Level 5

Under Level 5 restrictions, schools would remain open but most other businesses would be closed

63.8k

184

Oct 5th 2020, 10:32 AM

# Secondary SChools

ASTI: Teachers' strike may be considered due to Covid-19 safety concerns

The union is balloting members for industrial action.

32.4k

Sep 21st 2020, 8:10 AM

# ASTI

Teachers union to ballot for industrial action over Covid-19 safety concerns

It said ASTI members had “serious concerns” about the health and safety of school communities.

99.6k

263

Sep 19th 2020, 7:07 PM

# Coronavirus

Teachers warn of severe disruption to schools already as they call for fast-track access to testing

The government has emphasised the importance of keeping schools open in its new plan for living with Covid-19.

43.0k

Sep 18th 2020, 6:15 AM

# Schools

'It's a huge risk': Pregnant teaching staff say they've been left in the dark over the return of schools

Many teachers complain they’ve received little guidance or assurances about how pregnant staff will be looked after.

53.2k

Aug 30th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Schools

40% of teachers concerned about how play-based lessons will be affected by Covid-19 restrictions

That’s according to a new study published by DCU researchers.

20.9k

Aug 23rd 2020, 6:20 PM

# health and wellbeing

Psychologists launch guidance to help teachers and pupils returning to school

The guidance says that health and wellbeing should be prioritized for school staff.

16.9k

Jul 30th 2020, 1:22 PM

Voices

View from a teacher: 'Nobody wants to return to remote learning'

One teacher is hoping for the best but says she cannot understand why the government took so long to release the ‘return to school’ plans.

30.4k

Jul 30th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Education

1,000 extra secondary teachers to come from job-sharers and registered teachers not working in education

This is one of many measures included in the government’s roadmap to re-opening schools at the end of August.

31.9k

Jul 27th 2020, 10:40 PM

Voices

View from a teacher: No, we have not been 'sitting at home on full pay' in lockdown

One reader is frustrated at what she believes is the unfair portrayal of teachers throughout the lockdown period and ahead of term start in September.

73.5k

143

Jul 7th 2020, 7:00 AM

Voices

A tribute to the Class of 2020: How one group of teachers marked the end of school for sixth years

As schools end an academic year in the Covid-19 pandemic, a group of secondary teachers in Tallaght had to pay tribute to their students.

62.7k

Jun 1st 2020, 7:00 AM

# Indemnity

ASTI changes tack and is now advising its members to comply with the Leaving Cert calculated grades system

Education Minister Joe McHugh has welcomed the development.

22.5k

Updated

May 22nd 2020, 5:32 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should Leaving Cert students be awarded full marks for oral and practical exams?

The main teachers’ union the ASTI called for that measure today.

67.7k

113

May 10th 2020, 10:52 AM

# closed door policy

Teachers' Union calls for 'sanction' of parents who lobby teachers over child's Leaving Cert grade

TUI general secretary John McGabhann said this could take the form of a “public record” of any lobbying that took place.

40.8k

112

May 9th 2020, 3:30 PM

Voices

Teaching during the Covid-19 crisis: Four weeks in, the novelty has given way to inertia for some students

One secondary school teacher describes the swift and extraordinary changes that she and her students are adjusting to.

40.3k

Apr 8th 2020, 7:00 PM

Voices

The Irish For: Why do so many Irish politicians start out as teachers?

Darach Ó Séaghdha asks why we elect so many múinteoirí to the Oireachtas.

36.3k

127

Feb 16th 2020, 8:30 AM

'The hypocrisy of it really bothers me': Secondary school teachers on why they're striking today

Over 90% of the Teachers Union of Ireland’s 19,000 members voted in favour of taking industrial action today.

30.5k

203

Feb 4th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you support post-primary teachers going on strike next month?

Members of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland will strike on Tuesday 4 February.

31.3k

195

Jan 18th 2020, 10:37 AM

# new sex ed plan

Suggestions children aged 4 would be taught about masturbation called out as 'dangerous scaremongering'

The minister said the ethos of the school is central to any curriculum and will be protected.

28.4k

Dec 11th 2019, 4:58 PM

# Smartphones

'Young people learn about sex through porn, many have no idea what a healthy relationship looks like'

Parents and teachers need to be better equipped to talk to young people about sex and relationships, Noeline Blackwell has said.

21.1k

Nov 10th 2019, 7:30 AM

# Múinteoirí

Gaeltacht grant to be restored for trainee teachers but not all students will be eligible

Minister Joe McHugh announced the measure in his department’s Budget 2020 briefing.

16.2k

Oct 10th 2019, 6:10 AM

# Exclusive

Teachers at DCU English school say offer of 50c pay increase is 'a slap in the face'

Staff at the school have raised a number of issues about pay and conditions.

27.8k

Sep 16th 2019, 12:05 AM

# Delays

'Absolutely unacceptable': Teachers unsure of when they'll be paid after starting new jobs

Concerns have been raised about the length of time it takes to process teachers’ appointments.

44.6k

Aug 17th 2019, 12:05 AM

# Joe McHugh

Education minister's UAE 'fact-finding mission' on what will bring Irish teachers back home

More than 2,000 Irish people are employed in the education sector in the UAE.

14.0k

Jun 12th 2019, 6:15 AM

# Recruitment

This new website is working to encourage Irish teachers abroad to return home

Turasabhaile.com will focus on connecting schools with teachers who are working overseas.

13.9k

Jun 7th 2019, 3:22 PM

# school schootings

Florida approves bill allowing teachers to carry guns

The aim of the measure is to prevent school shootings but opponents say it’s a dangerous move.

19.8k

129

May 2nd 2019, 8:10 AM

# Múinteoirí

Grant won't be reinstated to student teachers spending thousands on placements in the Gaeltacht

The expense runs into thousands for students who spend two months in the Gaeltacht.

43.0k

Apr 24th 2019, 12:45 PM

# Staff shortages

Teachers to be rotated among schools under new substitute panel plan

Schools in North and South Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kildare and Meath are being targeted in the new initiative.

40.1k

Apr 22nd 2019, 6:45 AM

# Farming

'We shouldn't be defensive about debate led by young people': Bruton defends stance on 'Meatless Monday' teaching pack

The Irish Farmers Association want the teaching pack withdrawn or amended.

32.1k

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Updated

Apr 5th 2019, 10:26 PM

# Tax Credits

Substitute teachers refunded after some overtaxed by over €1,200

The issue was caused by a payroll system error that reduced their tax credits to zero.

13.4k

Feb 28th 2019, 2:48 PM

# INTO

European Court rules that two-tier teacher pay scale isn't age discrimination

Teacher’s union the INTO said that it the ruling was “a bitter disappointment”.

18.4k

107

Feb 14th 2019, 2:02 PM

# TUI

'There are always consequences': Minister responds to claim teachers may seek pay rise following recommendation on nurses

The ongoing nurses’ strike was suspended on Monday following a Labour Court recommendation on pay and conditions.

14.6k

Feb 13th 2019, 3:43 PM

# pay issues

'Deeply shocking': Substitute teachers wrongly overtaxed after new system kicks in

The issue has affected a number of substitute teachers who were paid in the first and second pay runs of 2019.

28.2k

Feb 1st 2019, 5:56 PM

# Homelessness

Teachers speak out: 'Homeless students are being forced to live a double life'

Latest figures show that there are over 3,800 children living in emergency accommodation in Ireland.

11.7k

Jan 25th 2019, 6:01 AM

# Christmas

Poll: How do you feel about buying Christmas presents for teachers?

Some people are sick of the whole thing.

6.8k

Dec 3rd 2018, 5:57 PM

# Cyberbullying

'Embarrassing and nasty': Teachers report high levels of anxiety and stress due to cyberbullying by pupils

There have been calls for more resources for teachers.

16.2k

Nov 8th 2018, 10:58 AM

# equal pay for equal work

Primary schools braced for strike action as INTO to ballot on next move

The union will meet next Wednesday to agree on a ballot for industrial action, up to and including a strike.

16.7k

Oct 31st 2018, 11:08 AM

# Retirement Age

Teachers will be allowed work beyond 70 in their final school year under new law

Under current rules, those working in the public service must retire from their job at age 65.

27.8k

Oct 17th 2018, 6:15 AM

# mcgowans

Teachers avoid jail after 'ugly' brawl at Dublin pub

The men were fined instead.

61.9k

Sep 20th 2018, 10:45 PM