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# teachers - Thursday 28 February, 2019

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

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

Feb 28th 2019, 2:48 PM 13,187 Views 9 Comments

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

# teachers - Thursday 14 February, 2019

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

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

Feb 14th 2019, 2:02 PM 17,908 Views 107 Comments

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

# teachers - Wednesday 13 February, 2019

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

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

Feb 13th 2019, 3:43 PM 14,283 Views 65 Comments

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

# teachers - Friday 1 February, 2019

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

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

Feb 1st 2019, 5:56 PM 27,291 Views 39 Comments

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

# teachers - Friday 25 January, 2019

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

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

Jan 25th 2019, 6:01 AM 10,987 Views 12 Comments

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

# teachers - Monday 3 December, 2018

From The Daily Edge Poll: How do you feel about buying Christmas presents for teachers? Christmas This post contains a poll

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

Dec 3rd 2018, 5:57 PM 6,365 Views 4 Comments

Some people are sick of the whole thing.

# teachers - Thursday 8 November, 2018

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

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

Nov 8th 2018, 10:58 AM 15,648 Views 28 Comments

There have been calls for more resources for teachers.

# teachers - Wednesday 31 October, 2018

Primary schools braced for strike action as INTO to ballot on next move Equal Pay For Equal Work

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

Oct 31st 2018, 11:08 AM 16,285 Views 94 Comments

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

# teachers - Wednesday 17 October, 2018

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

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

Oct 17th 2018, 6:15 AM 22,137 Views 35 Comments

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

# teachers - Thursday 20 September, 2018

Teachers avoid jail after 'ugly' brawl at Dublin pub Mcgowans

Teachers avoid jail after 'ugly' brawl at Dublin pub

Sep 20th 2018, 10:45 PM 60,716 Views 56 Comments

The men were fined instead.

# teachers - Tuesday 28 August, 2018

From The Daily Edge Irish people on Twitter have been sharing some really lovely things teachers did for them back in school Back To School

Irish people on Twitter have been sharing some really lovely things teachers did for them back in school

Aug 28th 2018, 10:10 AM 9,153 Views No Comments

This will probably make you miss school.

# teachers - Tuesday 3 July, 2018

Homeless children in education: 'She is very tired in school, exhausted, I would be too if I had to travel' Homeless Crisis

Homeless children in education: 'She is very tired in school, exhausted, I would be too if I had to travel'

Updated Jul 3rd 2018, 1:30 PM 15,385 Views 51 Comments

A new report by the Children’s Rights Alliance looks at the impact of homelessness on children’s education.

# teachers - Monday 4 June, 2018

Poll: Were your parents the biggest influence on your career choice? Education This post contains a poll

Poll: Were your parents the biggest influence on your career choice?

Jun 4th 2018, 11:33 AM 26,049 Views 44 Comments

Parents may not be fully aware of the vast range of science and technology careers available, Dr Des Fitzgerald said.

# teachers - Monday 21 May, 2018

Parents and students are being asked for their say on the use of smartphones in schools Phone Use

Parents and students are being asked for their say on the use of smartphones in schools

May 21st 2018, 8:40 AM 8,207 Views 22 Comments

Age restrictions, the use of phones in the classroom, and the taking of photos in school are just some of the issues being consulted on.

# teachers - Tuesday 24 April, 2018

'Scramble' for Leaving Cert examiners due to shortage across all subjects, Dáil told Recruitment Appeal

'Scramble' for Leaving Cert examiners due to shortage across all subjects, Dáil told

Apr 24th 2018, 8:33 PM 30,283 Views 95 Comments

Teachers, including recently qualified teachers and retired teachers, are being asked to apply.

# teachers - Monday 23 April, 2018

It's Active School Week and students are being encouraged to get out and try new activities Health

It's Active School Week and students are being encouraged to get out and try new activities

Apr 23rd 2018, 6:10 AM 6,496 Views 11 Comments

“We’re aiming to get everyone moving, and that’s particularly important for children.”

# teachers - Saturday 7 April, 2018

'I've lost over €20k already. I can't save, get a mortgage or plan to have kids': Lower-pay teachers speak out Unequal

'I've lost over €20k already. I can't save, get a mortgage or plan to have kids': Lower-pay teachers speak out

Apr 7th 2018, 8:30 AM 39,659 Views 231 Comments

In a week where teachers united in their calls for equal pay, we spoke to some about their experiences.

# teachers - Wednesday 4 April, 2018

Parents and students will be able to have their say on the use of smartphones in schools Education

Parents and students will be able to have their say on the use of smartphones in schools

Apr 4th 2018, 8:21 AM 16,129 Views 63 Comments

The Education Minister said smartphone use by students “increasingly caused concern”.

# teachers - Tuesday 3 April, 2018

Richard Bruton heckled at conference as teachers threaten to strike over pay issues New Teachers This post contains videos

Richard Bruton heckled at conference as teachers threaten to strike over pay issues

Apr 3rd 2018, 10:52 PM 16,532 Views 121 Comments

Unions have voted in favour of industrial action if pay inequality is not addressed.

Minister orders full review of sex education in schools Sex Education

Minister orders full review of sex education in schools

Apr 3rd 2018, 7:18 AM 17,824 Views 65 Comments

Richard Bruton is due to address the annual conference of the ASTI teachers’ union this morning.

# teachers - Monday 2 April, 2018

Unions will 'shut down schools' if equal pay for young teachers is not restored Education

Unions will 'shut down schools' if equal pay for young teachers is not restored

Apr 2nd 2018, 9:56 AM 30,736 Views 168 Comments

The president of the INTO said members’ patience is now running thin.

# teachers - Friday 16 March, 2018

Career breaks: 'We shouldn't be stopping young teachers from going and exploring the world' Opinion

Career breaks: 'We shouldn't be stopping young teachers from going and exploring the world'

Mar 16th 2018, 7:00 AM 28,481 Views 67 Comments

We need to look at the real reasons behind our teacher shortages and think about how we can attract more people into the teaching profession, writes Garrett O’Dowd.

# teachers - Wednesday 14 March, 2018

Want to be a teacher? The Government has allocated an extra 280 third level places Teaching Courses

Want to be a teacher? The Government has allocated an extra 280 third level places

Mar 14th 2018, 9:58 AM 18,578 Views 47 Comments

Specific focus will be placed on science, technology, engineering and maths teachers.

# teachers - Friday 26 January, 2018

Richard Bruton targets career breaks and expresses concern that teachers are working abroad Shortage

Richard Bruton targets career breaks and expresses concern that teachers are working abroad

Jan 26th 2018, 10:53 AM 30,484 Views 187 Comments

The minister says that career breaks should only be granted if schools can replace the teacher.

# teachers - Monday 25 December, 2017

'Problems coming in the door are more intense': Guidance counsellors say cuts hit teens hard Guidance

'Problems coming in the door are more intense': Guidance counsellors say cuts hit teens hard

Dec 25th 2017, 6:30 AM 7,947 Views 5 Comments

Some 600 of these posts were withdrawn in Budget 2012.

# teachers - Sunday 5 November, 2017

Kilkenny mother starts petition for all teachers in Ireland to have CPR and first aid training Isabelle's Law

Kilkenny mother starts petition for all teachers in Ireland to have CPR and first aid training

Nov 5th 2017, 7:00 AM 27,411 Views 50 Comments

Maria Condon said defibrillators in all schools “is a great idea but is going to be pointless unless all staff are trained”.

# teachers - Thursday 2 November, 2017

First 'fitness to teach' hearing due to take place next week Misconduct

First 'fitness to teach' hearing due to take place next week

Nov 2nd 2017, 5:18 PM 24,449 Views 16 Comments

About 25 complaints are currently being considered by the Teaching Council.

# teachers - Tuesday 12 September, 2017

Mindfulness in schools and less focus on points: What politicians want for Irish schoolchildren Mental Health

Mindfulness in schools and less focus on points: What politicians want for Irish schoolchildren

Sep 12th 2017, 3:13 PM 12,120 Views 56 Comments

The Oireachtas Education Committee has made a number recommendations to improve the mental health of school children.

# teachers - Wednesday 6 September, 2017

From The Daily Edge This Galway teacher's comics will resonate with any múinteoir heading back to school Back To School

This Galway teacher's comics will resonate with any múinteoir heading back to school

Sep 6th 2017, 8:00 AM 10,487 Views 3 Comments

So so accurate.

# teachers - Wednesday 23 August, 2017

'Everyone who does the same job deserves the same pay': Mitchell O'Connor weighs in on teachers' pay Equal Pay Equal Work

'Everyone who does the same job deserves the same pay': Mitchell O'Connor weighs in on teachers' pay

Aug 23rd 2017, 1:17 PM 18,432 Views 91 Comments

The Minister of State said she stands by the ideal that there should be equal pay for equal work.

# teachers - Thursday 8 June, 2017

TUI heads say they will recommend membership reject the new public sector pay deal Teachers' Union Of Ireland

TUI heads say they will recommend membership reject the new public sector pay deal

Jun 8th 2017, 9:51 PM 11,838 Views 30 Comments

The TUI said the deal wasn’t good enough.

# teachers - Wednesday 7 June, 2017

English Paper One: Reactions to the first exam of this year's Leaving Cert Discuss

English Paper One: Reactions to the first exam of this year's Leaving Cert

Jun 7th 2017, 4:05 PM 42,128 Views 32 Comments

Fake news, democracy and inventing the wheel – how did the first day of State exams go?

# teachers - Thursday 1 June, 2017

Teachers say 'pay is insufficient' as urgent appeal made for Leaving Cert markers 11th Hour

Teachers say 'pay is insufficient' as urgent appeal made for Leaving Cert markers

Jun 1st 2017, 10:15 AM 51,816 Views 97 Comments

The SEC said that it would have sufficient numbers in place and did not want to “cause alarm” with the appeal.

# teachers - Friday 5 May, 2017

This 'must-have' toy has been banned in some UK schools and is selling out here Fidget Spinners This post contains videos

This 'must-have' toy has been banned in some UK schools and is selling out here

May 5th 2017, 6:15 AM 46,749 Views 33 Comments

Irish schools may follow suit if fidget spinners result in bullying.

# teachers - Sunday 30 April, 2017

Newly qualified teachers unable to get dipped over new scheme Up In The Air

Newly qualified teachers unable to get dipped over new scheme

Apr 30th 2017, 8:15 AM 33,125 Views 54 Comments

The INTO spokesperson added that the professional probation should be done away with.

# teachers - Friday 21 April, 2017

Teachers' union pass motion asking for review of HPV vaccine scheme Vaccinations At School

Teachers' union pass motion asking for review of HPV vaccine scheme

Apr 21st 2017, 3:06 PM 23,432 Views 95 Comments

The TUI said that the vote did not mean the vaccine or its effectiveness was being questioned.

# teachers - Monday 17 April, 2017

Gap between teachers' pay is affecting staff morale - union survey Pay Restoration

Gap between teachers' pay is affecting staff morale - union survey

Apr 17th 2017, 3:18 PM 23,381 Views 109 Comments

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland carried out a survey that indicates teachers’ morale at work is low because of the public pay dispute.

Government initiative to encourage more Travellers to become teachers Diversity

Government initiative to encourage more Travellers to become teachers

Apr 17th 2017, 12:42 PM 12,406 Views 34 Comments

The initiative is aimed at encouraging disadvantaged groups into the teaching profession.

# teachers - Sunday 5 March, 2017

'My daughter has special needs too': How should we educate gifted children in Ireland? Education

'My daughter has special needs too': How should we educate gifted children in Ireland?

Mar 5th 2017, 8:15 AM 18,879 Views 43 Comments

In Alberta, Canada, all gifted children are entitled to personalised learning plans, with the option of a specialised programme too.

# teachers - Wednesday 8 February, 2017

Police called to canteen brawl at Tyrone secondary school Strabane

Police called to canteen brawl at Tyrone secondary school

Feb 8th 2017, 7:38 AM 19,856 Views 19 Comments

Police said no serious injuries were reported following the altercation.

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