Circular 0084/2024 Advice on the use of assessment instruments/tests for Guidance or for additional and special educational needs (SEN) in post-primary schools
28 November 2024
This circular provides advice to recognised post-primary schools as defined in Circular 31/2011, on the appropriate use of assessment instruments/tests for guidance and for additional/Special Educational Needs Teams (SEN Teams).
Senior Cycle Article - Astir - November 2024
28 November 2024
Senior Cycle Article - Astir - November 2024
Circular 0086/2024 Prescribed material for Junior Cycle Irish for students presenting for Final Examination in 2027, 2028 and 2029
26 November 2024
Prescribed material for Junior Cycle Irish Specification for Junior Cycle Irish: Irish-medium schools (T1) (2023) and
Specification for Junior Cycle Irish: English-medium schools (T2) (2023) (For students presenting for Final Examination in 2027, 2028 and 2029)
Covid 19 - Information Note : Changes to Special Leave with Pay for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants employed in recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools
5 November 2024
Covid 19 - Changes to Special Leave with Pay for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants employed in recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools
Information Note TC/IN 0010/2024 Amendment to the Maternity Leave Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools
8 October 2024
Due to legislative changes which came into effect on 16th September 2024, this Information Note advises employers of an amendment to the Maternity Leave Scheme for teachers, contained in Circular 0054/2019 (Chapter 2).
Information Note TC/IN 0012/2024 Amendment to the Paternity Leave Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools
8 October 2024
Due to legislative changes which came into effect on 16th September 2024, this Information Note advises employers of an amendment to the Paternity Leave Scheme for teachers, contained in Circular 0054/2019
Circular 0073/2024 - Revision of Teacher Salaries under the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026
1 October 2024
Application of pay adjustments with effect from 1 October 2024
Circular 0004/2024 Extension to the Waiver of Abatement of Public Sector Pensions under Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions)Act 2012.
20 September 2024
The Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform has approved an extension to the limited waiver of abatement under Section 52 (4) of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions Act) 2012 subject to certain limited conditions
Circular 0069/2024 Professional Master of Education (PME) Fee Refund Scheme
19 September 2024
The PME Fee Refund Scheme is to encourage newly qualified teachers (NQT) who are registered with the Teaching Council and have completed a PME in 2024 to take up teaching roles to help address the supply of teachers to schools. This payment is in recognition of the additional costs incurred by NQTs that have undertaken a PME
Circular 0071/2024 Revision to Supervision and Substitution (S&S) Scheme following changes to work practices since the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 - 2016
9 September 2024
(Haddington Road Agreement) – class duration of 40 minutes and/or 1 hour classes.