Circular Letter 41/2019 (Click here to download) sets out the 1.75% increase to teacher salaries effective from 1st September 2019. This increase forms part of the Public Service Stability Agreement (PSSA), which TUI members are deemed to be ‘covered’ by.  A further 2% increase under is due under the PSSA on 1st October 2020. Circular Letter 49/2019 (Click here to download) sets out the 1.75% increase for all other grades employed by ETBs

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has congratulated students on their Leaving Certificate results and advised them to consider continuing their education in areas that they find most interesting and engaging.

In relation to the ongoing review of Senior Cycle, the NCCA is currently inviting feedback on the areas of development from the review to date contained in the interim report and the accompanying consultation document.

The Department confirms that when a teacher retires on 1 September 2019, they will benefit from the Public Sector Stability Agreement (PSSA) restoration effective from that date for pension and lump sum calculation. There is no requirement to retire after 1 September once the relevant eligibility criteria for pensionable service have been met.