Press Releases

ICTU special delegate conference votes to accept Agreement

(17 Nov 2008)
 A special delegate conference of ICTU voted to accept the National Wage Agreement on November 17th. The TUI delegation voted in favour of the Transitional Agreement 2008-2009 in accordance with the result of a ballot of members.


Cutback revelation to throw Further Education into chaos

(12 Nov 2008)
 The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has learned that an increased pupil to teacher ratio is also to apply to the Further Education Sector, the Leaving Cert Vocational Certificate, the Leaving Cert Applied Programme and other programmes that were designed to respond to specific needs.


TUI Asks Minister to Reverse Most Savage Cuts

(11 Nov 2008)
 The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) today met with Minister for Education and Science Batt O’ Keeffe regarding last month’s education cuts.


Concerned third level bodies unite against cuts

(10 Nov 2008)
 A coalition of concerned bodies at third level today expressed their anger that the Budget cuts have targeted those who can least afford the hardship for maximum punishment.


TUI to meet with Minister next Tuesday

(07 Nov 2008)
 The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) is to meet with Minister Batt O’ Keeffe on Tuesday next regarding the catastrophic impact of the Budget cuts.


Vicious cuts in education must be reversed

(05 Nov 2008)
 Opinion Editorial from TUI President Don Ryan, Irish Times 5th November 2008.


Student Drop-Out Numbers to Soar

(27 Oct 2008)
 The Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) is predicting education cutbacks will result in a significant increase in student drop-out before the Leaving Certificate. A number of specific programmes which promote student retention have been hit by the cuts.


Parents and Teachers United against Cuts

(23 Oct 2008)
 Parents groups and and The Teachers’ Union of Ireland will strongly resist the cutbacks detailed in the budget because they effect the most disadvantaged.


Taxpayer Continues to Subsidise Fee Paying Schools While Cutting Disadvantaged Provision

(22 Oct 2008)
 In the context of Budget cutbacks in education being a clear attack on the most vulnerable in society, TUI today described the State funding of fee paying schools as confused at best.


Logistical Nightmare Ahead for School Management

(21 Oct 2008)
 TUI is anticipating “logistical nightmares” in schools as a result of the new substitution cover restrictions, with many schools being forced to send students home.


TUI Case Studies Show How Cuts Will Devastate Schools

(19 Oct 2008)
 The Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) today rubbished the pretence that the education cuts affect only 200 jobs at second level – the union has calculated 1200 more job cuts than if the cuts had not taken place. The union has also provided working examples of how typical schools will be asset-stripped.


TUI Vows to Fight Second Level Staff Cuts

(16 Oct 2008)
 The Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) today vowed to fight second level staff cuts announced in the Budget.


TUI Demands Continuation of Early Retirement Scheme

(15 Oct 2008)
 Budget announcement reneges on clear commitment to scheme for 2008/09.


Initial TUI Reaction to Budget

(14 Oct 2008)
 The Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) has given its initial reaction to today's Budget.


Budget Must Prioritise Education

(13 Oct 2008)
 Ahead of tomorrow’s Budget, the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has reiterated that funding for education should be looked upon as key to the economic recovery of the country.



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