"The Unions, the voice of the practitioners, need to be at the heart of Senior Cycle Redevelopment, if this is to work at all." David Waters #tui25
April 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
"The Unions, the voice of the practitioners, need to be at the heart of Senior Cycle Redevelopment, if this is to work at all." David Waters #tui25
"Disadvantaged students struggle because of digital resource deficits. There will be no equality for them if 40% of their grade is now reliant on facilities that they don’t have access to. Senior Cycle Redevelopment cannot become yet another preserve of the privileged." #tui25
April 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"Disadvantaged students struggle because of digital resource deficits. There will be no equality for them if 40% of their grade is now reliant on facilities that they don’t have access to. Senior Cycle Redevelopment cannot become yet another preserve of the privileged." #tui25
Across every sector of education, our members repeatedly raise the alarm: there is an ever-increasing workload and never enough time. Let us call it what it is: burnout, and the burnout is real and impacting our profession.
#tui25
#tui25
April 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Across every sector of education, our members repeatedly raise the alarm: there is an ever-increasing workload and never enough time. Let us call it what it is: burnout, and the burnout is real and impacting our profession.
#tui25
#tui25
April 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Antony Dowling talks about increasing autocratic leadership in education. Staff meetings need to be conducted in line with the principles of democratic collegiality as set out in the Guidelines for the Conduct of Staff Meetings published by the Union. #tui25
April 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Antony Dowling talks about increasing autocratic leadership in education. Staff meetings need to be conducted in line with the principles of democratic collegiality as set out in the Guidelines for the Conduct of Staff Meetings published by the Union. #tui25
Minister, no matter how well-intentioned the plans, the reality is unavoidable. Our class sizes are too large, and teachers’ workload is too demanding. Expecting them to implement significant curricular changes, is simply unrealistic under current conditions. #tui25
April 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Minister, no matter how well-intentioned the plans, the reality is unavoidable. Our class sizes are too large, and teachers’ workload is too demanding. Expecting them to implement significant curricular changes, is simply unrealistic under current conditions. #tui25
Croke Park hours are being discussed. "Why are we putting up with this?" Laura O'Sullivan notes that it was an austerity measure implemented following a recession. Is there more to come?
Joanne Irwin informs a happy congress that TUI has put in a submission that this be removed. #tui25
Joanne Irwin informs a happy congress that TUI has put in a submission that this be removed. #tui25
April 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Croke Park hours are being discussed. "Why are we putting up with this?" Laura O'Sullivan notes that it was an austerity measure implemented following a recession. Is there more to come?
Joanne Irwin informs a happy congress that TUI has put in a submission that this be removed. #tui25
Joanne Irwin informs a happy congress that TUI has put in a submission that this be removed. #tui25
TUI’s unwavering commitment to our members in Youthreach, and to acknowledge the crucial, life-changing work you do every day.
You provide not just education, but a pathway forward." #tui25
You provide not just education, but a pathway forward." #tui25
April 22, 2025 at 11:29 AM
TUI’s unwavering commitment to our members in Youthreach, and to acknowledge the crucial, life-changing work you do every day.
You provide not just education, but a pathway forward." #tui25
You provide not just education, but a pathway forward." #tui25
"In Gaza, more than 14,000 children have been killed since October 2023. Schools have been turned into shelters—and then into rubble. Every bomb dropped on a hospital or school is a grave violation of international law and a moral stain on our shared humanity." #TUI25
April 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
"In Gaza, more than 14,000 children have been killed since October 2023. Schools have been turned into shelters—and then into rubble. Every bomb dropped on a hospital or school is a grave violation of international law and a moral stain on our shared humanity." #TUI25
This corrosive drift to the far right must be brought to a halt and only by working together, Minister, in a fully funded, and properly resourced education system will we have the tools to stop it.#
David Waters at #tui25
David Waters at #tui25
April 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This corrosive drift to the far right must be brought to a halt and only by working together, Minister, in a fully funded, and properly resourced education system will we have the tools to stop it.#
David Waters at #tui25
David Waters at #tui25
Our work should not be used as a bargaining chip. Allowances taken from us should be restored as a priority says Niamh Allen of DCPP. #tui25
April 24, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Our work should not be used as a bargaining chip. Allowances taken from us should be restored as a priority says Niamh Allen of DCPP. #tui25
"Volunteerism that energises Irish schools may stop. All because teachers are forced to sit in rooms and perform daft data exercises that have no real bearing on their working lives, or, on the welfare of their students. The ultimate losers, in fact, are the students and the wider community." #tui25
April 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
"Volunteerism that energises Irish schools may stop. All because teachers are forced to sit in rooms and perform daft data exercises that have no real bearing on their working lives, or, on the welfare of their students. The ultimate losers, in fact, are the students and the wider community." #tui25
The housing crisis is not inevitable or undefeatable. It is man-made. It was created by policy. As President of the TUI, I find it reprehensible, that over the last decade there seemed to be far more concern around profit margins than the livelihoods of our own people. #tui25
April 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The housing crisis is not inevitable or undefeatable. It is man-made. It was created by policy. As President of the TUI, I find it reprehensible, that over the last decade there seemed to be far more concern around profit margins than the livelihoods of our own people. #tui25
📺🎦📲Keynote addresses from Annual Congress 2025 can be watched from this link, including both ministerial speeches and the response of TUI President David Waters to each tinyurl.com/2srpkvd6 #tui25
April 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
📺🎦📲Keynote addresses from Annual Congress 2025 can be watched from this link, including both ministerial speeches and the response of TUI President David Waters to each tinyurl.com/2srpkvd6 #tui25
"Minister, use your electoral mandate to insist teachers’ demands are met. If you are facing opposition from the Management Bodies – use your office to strictly get them in line. We, not they, do the teaching, deliver the goods. They cannot strike, we can. " #tui25
April 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM
"Minister, use your electoral mandate to insist teachers’ demands are met. If you are facing opposition from the Management Bodies – use your office to strictly get them in line. We, not they, do the teaching, deliver the goods. They cannot strike, we can. " #tui25
TUI President David Waters will discuss a range of key issues related to Annual Congress 2025 on RTE's Drivetime programme shortly #TUI25
April 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
TUI President David Waters will discuss a range of key issues related to Annual Congress 2025 on RTE's Drivetime programme shortly #TUI25
'Address Inequality, Invest in Education.'
Annual Congress 2025 floor ready in Wexford for delegates tomorrow ✊#tui25
Annual Congress 2025 floor ready in Wexford for delegates tomorrow ✊#tui25
April 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
'Address Inequality, Invest in Education.'
Annual Congress 2025 floor ready in Wexford for delegates tomorrow ✊#tui25
Annual Congress 2025 floor ready in Wexford for delegates tomorrow ✊#tui25
"Minister, if Senior Cylce Redevelopment is to succeed there must be a commitment to more resources, both capital and current, so that science labs can be upgraded, and the necessary equipment to implement all aspects of Senior Cycle is readily available". David Waters #tui25
April 23, 2025 at 11:57 AM
"Minister, if Senior Cylce Redevelopment is to succeed there must be a commitment to more resources, both capital and current, so that science labs can be upgraded, and the necessary equipment to implement all aspects of Senior Cycle is readily available". David Waters #tui25
"The 2-year PME completely prices out anyone who might want to return to education or embark on a career change. A recent TUI survey found that 78% of teachers feel they couldn’t afford to enter the profession if they were starting their career today." #tui25
April 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
"The 2-year PME completely prices out anyone who might want to return to education or embark on a career change. A recent TUI survey found that 78% of teachers feel they couldn’t afford to enter the profession if they were starting their career today." #tui25
'There is growing concern among teachers about at a lack of adequate guidelines and training on AI. The survey of over 1,000 TUI members shows that 85% believe that AI poses a threat to fairness, particularly in relation to assessments.' #TUI25
www.rte.ie/news/2025/04...
www.rte.ie/news/2025/04...
Teachers concerned about threat posed by AI - survey
There is growing concern among teachers about at a lack of adequate guidelines and training on artificial intelligence, according to new research.
www.rte.ie
April 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
'There is growing concern among teachers about at a lack of adequate guidelines and training on AI. The survey of over 1,000 TUI members shows that 85% believe that AI poses a threat to fairness, particularly in relation to assessments.' #TUI25
www.rte.ie/news/2025/04...
www.rte.ie/news/2025/04...
"Senior Cycle structural supports must be put in place. TUI is clear: reduced teacher contact hours and smaller class sizes are essential. The 20:20 model—20 students per class, 20 teaching hours per week—is the only realistic way forward". #tui25
April 22, 2025 at 11:17 AM
"Senior Cycle structural supports must be put in place. TUI is clear: reduced teacher contact hours and smaller class sizes are essential. The 20:20 model—20 students per class, 20 teaching hours per week—is the only realistic way forward". #tui25
Kate Hehir tells #tui25 received only one day's in-service to upskill for the new Senior Cycle. Teachers are again required to use personal time to implement the new Senior Cycle. Schools also lack equipment and IT infrastructure. Students will suffer because of a lack of funding and support.
April 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Kate Hehir tells #tui25 received only one day's in-service to upskill for the new Senior Cycle. Teachers are again required to use personal time to implement the new Senior Cycle. Schools also lack equipment and IT infrastructure. Students will suffer because of a lack of funding and support.
TUI member and branch officer Aideen Clarke outlines the struggles of teachers to get ion the property ladder in today's Irish Independent #TUI25
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‘I’m working extra jobs and I don’t know if I’ll ever own a home’ – teacher (46) on struggles to get on the property ladder
A teacher who has to work extra jobs to try to save for a mortgage fears she will never own a home “because of the Government’s wilful neglect of the housing market”.
www.independent.ie
April 21, 2025 at 8:22 AM
TUI member and branch officer Aideen Clarke outlines the struggles of teachers to get ion the property ladder in today's Irish Independent #TUI25
www.independent.ie/irish-news/e...
www.independent.ie/irish-news/e...