News and Events

TUI expresses disappointment at Department's stance

(30 Sep 2010)
The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has expressed its disappointment at correspondence from the Department of Education and Skills which confirms that it will not engage in discussion with the union.

TUI conference reaffirms opposition to Public Service Agreement

(25 Sep 2010)
Union also affirms that it is willing to engage with the Department of Education an Skills through the normal industrial relations machinery.

TUI President's Irish Times response to PLC/IOT criticism

(23 Sep 2010)
Response by Bernie Ruane to Irish Times article by Brian Mooney.

Agenda for Saturday's Special Delegate Conference

(21 Sep 2010)
The agenda for Saturday's conference has been issued.

Over three applications for every PLC place – tens of thousands missing out due to cap on student numbers

(14 Sep 2010)
New TUI research today shows an average of over three applications for every place in Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses in colleges of further education.

Motion for TUI Special Delegate Conference

(08 Sep 2010)
The Executive Committee of TUI has now formulated a motion for this conference.

TUI News re Special Delegate Conference

(08 Sep 2010)
TUI News Special issued in advance of Special Delegate Conference which takes place on September 25th.

Teachers' work endorsed in latest OECD report

(07 Sep 2010)
OECD report endorses teachers while highlighting Government failure.

FAS a barrier to the smart economy - TUI

(06 Sep 2010)
The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) today echoed Ruairi Quinn’s call for the resources of FAS to be allocated to the education sector and that the agency be dismantled in its current form.

School book publishers must meet responsibilities

(25 Aug 2010)
Union calls on school book publishers to review sales and marketing strategies.

Update on some current issues

(24 Aug 2010)
From correspondence issued to all second and third level representatives.

Still hope for students who do not receive first round offers - TUI

(22 Aug 2010)
Students should not be disheartened, union advises.

TUI calls on political parties to commit to free education

(19 Aug 2010)
The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has welcomed the Tánaiste’s confirmation that third level fees will be not introduced for the lifetime of the current government.