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'Education cuts will not get us out of this crisis'

(09 Jul 2009)
 Speaking on a Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) motion relating to the education cutbacks at the ICTU’s biennial delegate conference in Tralee, TUI President Don Ryan described the education system as having suffered ‘a near mortal blow’ as a result of recent cutbacks.


Leaving Cert Applied Restrictions 'a new low' - TUI

(24 Jun 2009)
 TUI has been advised that some schools have been refused resources to run the programme next year and has described such measures as “a new low” in terms of restricting out the most marginalised in our education system.


Survey highlights professional development and discipline issues – TUI

(16 Jun 2009)
 The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) described today’s OECD TALIS report as important in highlighting how the commitment of teachers to continuing professional development is not matched by the Department of Education and Science.


Rescheduling of Leaving Cert English Paper 2

(04 Jun 2009)
 Latest information from State Examinations Commission.


Cutbacks will worsen drop-out figures

(02 Jun 2009)
 In wishing students well in this year’s State Examinations, the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) today warned that fewer students from disadvantaged communities will stay to complete the Leaving Certificate in coming years due to a range of cuts which target the most vulnerable.


TUI News Election Special

(27 May 2009)
 Cutbacks in education will impact on the futures of our children. Make your vote count for education in the upcoming European, Local and Dáil Bye-Elections.


TUI vows to continue campaign

(15 Apr 2009)
 "Minister, we will not give up our campaign until the resources taken out of the education system are restored," - TUI President Don Ryan


‘Education system ravaged as never before’ – TUI General Secretary

(14 Apr 2009)
 In his keynote speech today, TUI General Secretary Peter MacMenamin said that “during the past year the education system has been ravaged as never before.”


‘Decline in apprenticeship system will lead to skills deficit’ – TUI

(13 Apr 2009)
 The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has warned of the inevitability of a skills deficit unless the State moves to boost our apprenticeship system. The union has expressed concerns over the prospect of a serious deficit in the skills base of the state in major areas in years to come.


47 hour week & huge extracurricular involvement’ – new teacher study

(12 Apr 2009)
 Preliminary findings from a major study conducted by market research company, Behaviour & Attitudes, on behalf of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) show that teachers work an average of 47 hours a week during term time.


TUI calculates that student drop-out will cost State billions

(10 Apr 2009)
 New research by the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) today shows the shocking cost to the State of each student who does not complete second level education.


Absence of school books will devastate schools in September – TUI

(09 Apr 2009)
 The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) today warned that classroom activities will be severely hampered in disadvantaged communities next September due to a shortage of school books among students.


Initial TUI reaction to Budget

(07 Apr 2009)
 Initial TUI reaction to this afternoon's Budget.


Teacher redundancies make no economic sense – TUI

(03 Apr 2009)
 The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) today warned in a pre-Budget submission that teacher redundancies make no economic sense. In the majority of cases, TUI estimates that the net gain to the Exchequer would be an absolute maximum of €5,000 and probably much less.


Embargo will result in school administration chaos– TUI

(30 Mar 2009)
 The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has predicted that the embargo on the appointment of teachers to Special Duties and Assistant Principal Posts will make school administration close to impossible.



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