#Teachers

# teachers - Wednesday 12 June, 2019

Joe McHugh

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

Jun 12th 2019, 6:15 AM 13,678 Views 87 Comments

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

# teachers - Friday 7 June, 2019

Recruitment

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

Jun 7th 2019, 3:22 PM 13,229 Views 34 Comments

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

# teachers - Thursday 2 May, 2019

School Schootings

Florida approves bill allowing teachers to carry guns

May 2nd 2019, 8:10 AM 19,726 Views 129 Comments

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

# teachers - Wednesday 24 April, 2019

Múinteoirí

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

Apr 24th 2019, 12:45 PM 42,456 Views 37 Comments

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

# teachers - Monday 22 April, 2019

Staff Shortages

Teachers to be rotated among schools under new substitute panel plan

Apr 22nd 2019, 6:45 AM 38,673 Views 83 Comments

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

# teachers - Friday 5 April, 2019

Farming

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

Updated Apr 5th 2019, 10:26 PM 31,920 Views 124 Comments

The Irish Farmers Association want the teaching pack withdrawn or amended.

# teachers - Thursday 28 February, 2019

Tax Credits

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

Feb 28th 2019, 2:48 PM 13,243 Views 9 Comments

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

# teachers - Thursday 14 February, 2019

INTO

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

Feb 14th 2019, 2:02 PM 18,035 Views 107 Comments

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

# teachers - Wednesday 13 February, 2019

TUI

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

Feb 13th 2019, 3:43 PM 14,430 Views 66 Comments

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

# teachers - Friday 1 February, 2019

Pay Issues

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

Feb 1st 2019, 5:56 PM 27,529 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

Homelessness

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

Jan 25th 2019, 6:01 AM 11,121 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

Christmas This post contains a poll

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

Dec 3rd 2018, 5:57 PM 6,392 Views 4 Comments

Some people are sick of the whole thing.

# teachers - Thursday 8 November, 2018

Cyberbullying

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

Nov 8th 2018, 10:58 AM 15,807 Views 28 Comments

There have been calls for more resources for teachers.

# teachers - Wednesday 31 October, 2018

Equal Pay For Equal Work

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

Oct 31st 2018, 11:08 AM 16,364 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

Retirement Age

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

Oct 17th 2018, 6:15 AM 23,042 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

Mcgowans

Teachers avoid jail after 'ugly' brawl at Dublin pub

Sep 20th 2018, 10:45 PM 60,873 Views 56 Comments

The men were fined instead.

# teachers - Tuesday 28 August, 2018

# teachers - Tuesday 3 July, 2018

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 15,583 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

Education This post contains a poll

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

Jun 4th 2018, 11:33 AM 26,052 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

Phone Use

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

May 21st 2018, 8:40 AM 8,228 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

Recruitment Appeal

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

Apr 24th 2018, 8:33 PM 30,644 Views 95 Comments

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

# teachers - Monday 23 April, 2018

Health

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

Apr 23rd 2018, 6:10 AM 6,531 Views 10 Comments

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

# teachers - Saturday 7 April, 2018

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 39,895 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

Education

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

Apr 4th 2018, 8:21 AM 16,155 Views 63 Comments

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

# teachers - Tuesday 3 April, 2018

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 16,551 Views 121 Comments

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

# teachers - Monday 2 April, 2018

Education

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

Apr 2nd 2018, 9:56 AM 30,769 Views 168 Comments

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

# teachers - Friday 16 March, 2018

Opinion

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

Mar 16th 2018, 7:00 AM 28,642 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

Teaching Courses

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

Mar 14th 2018, 9:58 AM 18,927 Views 47 Comments

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

# teachers - Friday 26 January, 2018

Shortage

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

Jan 26th 2018, 10:53 AM 30,677 Views 187 Comments

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

# teachers - Monday 25 December, 2017

Guidance

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

Dec 25th 2017, 6:30 AM 7,990 Views 5 Comments

Some 600 of these posts were withdrawn in Budget 2012.

# teachers - Sunday 5 November, 2017

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 27,464 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

Misconduct

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

Nov 2nd 2017, 5:18 PM 24,547 Views 16 Comments

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

# teachers - Tuesday 12 September, 2017

Mental Health

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

Sep 12th 2017, 3:13 PM 12,211 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

Back To School

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

Sep 6th 2017, 8:00 AM 10,513 Views 3 Comments

So so accurate.

# teachers - Wednesday 23 August, 2017

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 18,458 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

Teachers' Union Of Ireland

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

Jun 8th 2017, 9:51 PM 11,842 Views 30 Comments

The TUI said the deal wasn’t good enough.

# teachers - Wednesday 7 June, 2017

Discuss

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

Jun 7th 2017, 4:05 PM 42,454 Views 32 Comments

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

# teachers - Thursday 1 June, 2017

11th Hour

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

Jun 1st 2017, 10:15 AM 52,089 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

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 46,755 Views 33 Comments

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

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