Department Circulars

Circular 0026/2025 Allocation of Assistant Principal Posts 2025/26 (Post Primary)

10 April 2025

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Boards of Management / Education and Training Boards are asked to please note this revised table for the allocation of Assistant Principal Posts.

Information Note TC/IN 0001/2025 Amendment to the Maternity Leave Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools

4 April 2025

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Postponement of Maternity Leave due to Serious Health Condition

Since the 20th of November 2024, a teacher can choose to postpone all or part
of their statutory 26 week Maternity Leave entitlement.

Circular 0023/2025 Review of Enrolment in a Special Class

21 March 2025

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The purpose of this circular is to support schools with the review process for children and young people enrolled in special classes. Regular review of enrolment in a special class is good practice. It also helps to ensure that all children and young people enrolled in a special class have a positive and inclusive educational experience that is tailored to their strengths and needs.

Circular 0022/2025 Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma of Teacher Professional Learning for Teachers working with Students with Special Educational Needs - Autism

7 March 2025

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Atlantic Technological University (ATU) St Angela’s is offering a Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Arts in Special Educational Needs - Autism Teacher Professional Learning Programme. This is offered in collaboration with the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) for teachers of Autistic students.

Circular 0015/2025 - Revision of Teacher Salaries under The Public Service Agreement 2024 - 2026 effective from 01 March 2025

28 February 2025

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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

Circular 0021/2025 Prescribed Material for the Leaving Certificate English Examination in 2027

28 February 2025

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Prescribed Material for the Leaving Certificate English Examination in 2027

Circular 0009/2025 Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme: Continued Implementation of the Scheme (2025/26) in Post-Primary Schools

13 February 2025

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Information for post-primary schools participating in the Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme

Circular 0005/2025 Special Education Teacher (SET) allocation for the 2025/26 school year

12 February 2025

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Special Education Teacher (SET) allocation for the 2025/26 school year.

Circular 0006/2025 Staffing arrangements in Voluntary Secondary schools for 2025/26 school year

12 February 2025

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Staffing arrangements in Voluntary Secondary schools for 2025/26 school year

Circular 0007/2025 Staffing Arrangements in Education and Training boards for the 2025/26 school year.

12 February 2025

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Staffing Arrangements in Education and Training boards for the 2025/26 school year.