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Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 13h

ASTI outlined the key concerns of teachers regarding Senior Cycle Redevelopment to the Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth today. President Pádraig Curley and General Secretary Kieran Christie are pictured with the committee chair Cathal Crowe TD.

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 1d

The Teaching Council has updated its registration regulations for teachers qualified outside of Ireland.
Eligible teachers can apply for registration and Droichead between October 22, 2025 and December 31, 2027. For more information please see the Teaching Council website.

Droichead | Registration with Condition(s) | | The Teaching Council

Droichead is the induction process for: Newly qualified teachers (NQTs) Teachers who have not previously completed the required period of professional practice It is the →

www.teachingcouncil.ie

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 2d

ASTI is proud to endorse Belong To's Stand Up Awareness Week 2025 (3 to 7 November), which tackles anti-LGBTQ+ bullying in post-primary schools, youth services and Youthreach centres across Ireland.

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Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks to the ASTI Regional Organisers who came in to head office for their meeting today with Pádraig Murphy the Honorary National Organiser, VP Richie Bell and IR Official Desmond O'Toole.

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 6d

Cavan Chair Michelle Rogan, Vice Chair Joan Fitzpatrick, Sec. Victoria Kells, Treasurer Gerard Sharpe & Organiser Garry Duignan welcomed Breda Lynch (IRO), David Carolan (Regional Organiser), Louis Callaghan (SC Rep Region 12), Richie Bell (VP) & Pádraig Murphy (HNO) last night.

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 7d

During a visit to Pobalscoil na Rossan, Dungloe, Co. Donegal today, Honorary National Organiser Pádraig Murphy met with Kevin Boyle, Chair of the Iar Thuaisceart Thir Chonaill Branch, and Donegal Senior footballer Michael Langan.

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 8d

The Draft Specification for Leaving Certificate Computer Science has been approved for public consultation.

This consultation period runs from 1st of October to 26th of November.

Get involved and have your say: www.asti.ie/news-campaig...

Draft Specification for Leaving Certificate Computer Science

Get involved and have your say on the draft specification

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Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 8d

The NCCA are consulting on the Background Paper & Brief for Tranche 4 subjects - the public consultation on the Background Paper & Brief is open between 1 October and 12 November.

We strongly encourages members to take part in the consultation process - www.asti.ie/news-campaig...

NCCA Consultation Process Tranche 4 Subjects

The ASTI strongly encourages members to take part in the consultation process.

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Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 9d

Honorary National Organiser Pádraig Murphy, President Pádraig Curley and Vice President Richie Bell were delighted to meet technology teachers at the Techno Teachers Annual Conference in Limerick this weekend.

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Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 12d

Pictured below Caolan Ward, Donegal senior football team Gaelic Footballer in Saint Eunan's College, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal with ASTI President Pádraig Curley and ASTI Honorary National Organiser Pádraig Murphy

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 12d

At Saint Eunan's College Letterkenny, School Steward Mary McGettigan and School Committee members Gracie Peoples and Maria McElwaine welcomed President Pádraig Curley and Honorary National Organiser Pádraig Murphy on their visit.

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 13d

Pictured below is Pádraig Murphy at a school visit today at Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair with Sarah Nic Roibeárd, Michelle Uí Fhearghuasa, Sally Ní Mhaolchulainn, Leanna Ní Bhaoill, Ita Uí Ghallchóir

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 13d

Pádraig Murphy Honorary National Organiser on a school visit to Pobalscoil na Rosann with School Steward Helena Cunningham, Iar Thuaisceart Chairman Kevin Boyle, Branch Organiser Maureen Conlon and ASTI member Suzanne Glackin

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 13d

Pádraig Murphy Honorary National Organiser on a school visit to Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola, with school steward Christopher Smyth and Helen Moran and Packie Doohan and ASTI members.

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 14d

Junior Cycle results day represents significant milestone for young people – ASTI President

To read the full press statement please see: www.asti.ie/news-campaig...

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 15d

Budget fails to address worsening teacher supply crisis - ASTI Press Release - tinyurl.com/y9jna94n

Budget fails to address worsening teacher supply crisis

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Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks Teresa, Louise, Eoin, Ciara, Niamh, Róisin & Mary from Coláiste Muire Máthair Gaillimh for sending this pic of #WorldTeachersDay in your school!

If you haven't had your celebrations already, remember ASTI members can organise cake for their staffroom this week: tinyurl.com/wtdasti25

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 15d

‘Half my salary goes on renting shared accommodation’ – teacher calls for rent caps and affordable housing programme - Conall Ó Dufaigh, ASTI Bray branch member quoted - see link - tinyurl.com/4cxanp65

‘Half my salary goes on renting shared accommodation’ – teacher calls for rent caps and affordable housing programme

Secondary school teacher Conall Ó Dufaigh spends almost half his salary on rent, but stricter rent controls and a large-scale affordable housing project could make life less onerous, he said.

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Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks to our members in Holy Family Deaf School Cabra for sending us a pic of their celebration today - Happy #WorldTeachersDay !
If you haven't had your celebrations already, remember ASTI members can organise cake for their staffroom this week if they wish: tinyurl.com/wtdasti25

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 16d

Pádraig Murphy Honorary National Organiser on a school visit to St. Declan's College, Cabra, Dublin with ASTI school committee members Derek Reid, Dan Devane and ASTI members

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 16d

Pádraig Murphy Honorary National Organiser with Richie Bell ASTI Vice President at History Teachers Assocation Conference Limerick

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 19d

Pádraig Murphy ASTI Honorary National Organiser with Richie Bell ASTI Vice President at the History Teachers’ Assocation in Limerick

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 19d

🎉Happy #WorldTeachersDay!

Yesterday VP Richie Bell & IR Official Breda Lynch celebrated it with members at School Steward Training 🙌

This year it falls on Sun Oct 7 so remember you are welcome to arrange cake for your staffroom next week🍰

More info: tinyurl.com/wtdasti25

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 19d

Pádraig Murphy, Honorary National Organiser on a school visit to Coláiste Mhichíl,
CBS Sexton Street, Limerick with ASTI school steward Damian O'Brien and ASTI members

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland @astiunion.bsky.social · 19d

Pádraig Murphy, Honorary National Organiser on a school visit to Ard Scoil Rís, Limerick pictured with Micheal Gleeson ASTI school steward, Enda Gavigan previous school steward and ASTI members in Ard Scoil Rís, Limerick