News and Events

 

Citizens' forum to urge Government action on income inequality

(24 May 2011)
 A national ‘citizens’ forum,’ organised by the Claiming Our Future group, will this week urge the Government to take steps to reduce Ireland’s income gap.


Standardised school year dates 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14

(20 May 2011)
 Pending issuing of circular letter, dates for next three years set out.


St Vincent de Paul school book petition

(18 May 2011)
 TUI supports charity's campaign.


Cutbacks could undo retention rate progress - TUI

(13 May 2011)
 Union warns that student retention rates will drop due to cutbacks.


Education measures 'a lost opportunity'

(10 May 2011)
 Any new education/training places welcome, but Government's job initiative does not go far enough.


Incorrect information in today's Irish Independent

(06 May 2011)
 Scale figure presented in newspaper is incorrect.


President re-elected unopposed

(05 May 2011)
 TUI President Bernie Ruane has been re-elected unopposed.


School book publishers must meet responsibilities

(28 Apr 2011)
 Pressures parents are under must be recognised.


TUI President's response to minister

(27 Apr 2011)
 TUI President Bernie Ruane's wide-ranging response to Minister Ruairi Quinn at TUI conference in Tralee.


Survey of principals illustrates devastating cutbacks impact

(27 Apr 2011)
 Block on filling of posts 'hugely damaging'


'Any further damage to education and educators will be done at Government's peril' - TUI

(26 Apr 2011)
 All spending on education should be looked on as capital spending, union insists.


'Jury out' on new Government - TUI general secretary

(26 Apr 2011)
 Any suggestion tht output provided by teachers and lecturers in education service 'not fit for purpose' is ridiculed.


TUI puts forward innovative and cost-effective new apprenticeship model

(25 Apr 2011)
 Union also warns that Institutes must be allowed to continue to provide qualifications at all levels.


Independent survey endorses 'difficult' work of teachers

(24 Apr 2011)
 Survey shows public appreciation of teachers as union warns of damaging effects of posts embargo.


New research shows disparities in PLC course provision

(22 Apr 2011)
 Union calls for lifting of cap on numbers and removal of planned €200 fee



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