Teachers are the backbone of our country, shaping futures, inspiring minds, and driving the success of our society. The recent comments made by the Ryanair CEO at Minister Burke’s campaign launch were outrageous and an insult to the dedication and hard work of our teachers.
INTO (Irish National Teachers' Organisation)
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- We call on Minister @josephamadigan to immediately apologise for her insensitive comments this morning, comparing Special Education issues to mother and baby homes...
- We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ashling Murphy, her colleagues and pupils at Scoil Naomh Colmcille and all who knew her.
- Our hearts are with the entire school community of Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire following the horrendous incident that has taken place today. We are thinking of the children, their families and the school’s staff during this unimaginably difficult time.
- 📣INTO understands plans to reopen special schools next week have been cancelled. We will update members as we learn more but welcome government heeding our concerns. We must all do what we can to respond to the current public health situation.
- INTO General Secretary John Boyle has written to Minister Foley calling for a delayed reopening of our schools. In light of the alarming increase in Covid-19 cases, alongside other worrying public health indicators we believe this is now necessary. ow.ly/GtGs50CWsUH
- . @johnboyle_INTO urges Govt to reconsider changes to National Vaccination Programme on RTÉ Nine O'Clock News "35% of our members are under 35... a lot have 35 families in their classroom. My blood is boiling about this. Frontline workers have had the rug pulled from under them"
- Statement (thread): The INTO is extremely concerned by widespread media reports concerning potential changes to the Government’s National Vaccination Programme...
- INTO will be attending the vigil tomorrow on behalf of our members. We encourage teachers right across the island of Ireland to light a candle, wherever you are between 4 and 5pm tomorrow, in memory of Ashling Murphy. 🕯️ #VigilforAshling #ashlingmurphy
- The INTO condemns the lack of consultation on changes to professional development courses that will limit teacher choice, create obstacles for those juggling caring responsibilities and demonstrate a lack of trust in the profession. See: bit.ly/3jg7FNt
- As countless candles are lit across the country in memory of Ashling Murphy, a flame burns in INTO Head Office on behalf of all our members. We encourage members to light a candle today, where they can, to mourn the loss of a wonderful teacher, beloved by pupils and colleagues.
- 🗞”No teacher...wants to be vaccinated before the elderly and those with very high-risk medical or living conditions. The suspicion is, however, that vaccinating on an age basis is happening because it is easier, not because it is fairer.”
- 📣 INTO seeks immediate assurances on the safety of our schools: INTO has set out 5️⃣ clear requirements for schools to operate safely. ⚠️ We are growing increasingly concerned that public health precautions for teachers are inadequate. Read more 👇 ow.ly/znZA50BW2b7
- It is unacceptable that due to the lack of therapies, teachers are being asked to take on the duties of other professionals, such as speech and language therapists or occupational therapists.










