Delegates - see you in Wexford! And for members keeping up to date from home - follow us on Instagram (@astiunion) and check the Convention webpage for livestreams of key speeches on Tuesday and Wednesday: www.asti.ie/convention2026

Make sure you keep up to date with the motions that have been passed, pics and news from #asti26 next week! Follow us on Instagram (@astiunion) and check the Convention page on www.asti.ie for livestreams.

ASTI representatives spoke to the press in head office today on the key issues coming up at Convention, as well as to launch the findings from our survey with RED C - read the report 'Additional Assessment Components and Other Key Issues Highlighted by Teachers' at www.asti.ie

ASTI President Padraig Curley looks ahead to #asti26 which starts this day next week in Wexford! www.asti.ie/convention2026

ASTI AGS Education & Research, John Conneely, delivered the striking finding today that a high percentage of second-level teachers surveyed (69%) said they regularly or occasionally consider leaving teaching. 46% said they could see themselves leaving in the future.

‘The student or AI?’: Teachers warn of verification issues in new Leaving Cert Assessments - ASTI Press Release - click to view - tinyurl.com/5x9d8xur

Pictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, Annette Flanagan, School Steward, Carmel Keating, Louise Downey and Alison Duffy Regional Organiser & CEC in Ursuline Secondary School, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

ASTI reps met with Minister Hildegarde Naughton yesterday ahead of the ASTI’s Annual Convention to discuss key issues including Senior Cycle Redevelopment, investment in education, and teacher workload. #ASTI26

Pictured below Pádraig Curley, ASTI President, Dáire Donohoe School Steward, Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, Emma Sutton, Sarah McNally, Michelle O'Reilly, Louis Callaghan, ASTI Standing Committee Region 12 on a school visit to Bailieborough Community School, Co. Cavan.

Pictured below Andrew Mayne, Shauna Gilsenan, Chloe Connolly, Aimee Duffy, Emma Costello, Rosalynd Lavery, Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser in St. Aidan's Comprehensive School, Cootehill, Co. Cavan.

Applications to the Pilot Voluntary Redeployment Scheme 2026/27 must be completed and returned to the Department of Education by Tuesday 31st March – find more details and a link to the form at asti.ie

You may not know about all of the many ways you can save money with the ASTI - read about the range of financial benefits, insurance schemes, health initiatives and more available to members in the latest issue of ASTIR magazine - in schools and online now. 📚

The March issue of ASTIR is here 📚 find it in schools or in your inbox now. This issue we’re focusing on Senior Cycle Concerns, and: • ways to save money with ASTI • one-year CIDs • and the Scheme for Leave of Absence Following Assault

ASTI delegates were busy in Cavan this week at ICTU Womens Conference 2026 examining this year's theme: 'Achieving for Women in Work: A New Economic Model for Women Workers'. L-R Bill Lonergan, Eimear Holly, Toni Mac Cárthaigh, Marina Carlin, Pauline Nagle and Maura Greaney

Pictured Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, Mark Campion, Christine O'Connor, James Flinter, and School Steward Josepha Clarke in Intermediate School Killorglin, Co. Kerry.

The first wave survey for the Teachers' Professional Journeys (TPJ) Study is now live. The first wave survey is open to teachers who graduated in 2019 and 2022.

Pictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser with Amy Kelliher, Rosanne Daly, School Steward and Michele Rogers, School Steward in Presentation Milltown, Co. Kerry.

Pictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, John Byrne, Standing Committee Region 6, Aishling O'Driscoll, School Steward, Sarah Fogarty and William Browne Regional Organiser, Region 6 in Hamilton High School, Bandon, Co. Cork.

Pictured below are Ciaran Collins, John O'Regan, School Steward, Deirdre Deasy, Cora Kelly, Pádraig Trevor Collins, William Browne, Chairman of Carbery Branch, and Pádraig Murphy Honorary National Organiser in Bandon Grammar School, Co. Cork.

Thanks to our members who attended Equality Officer Training at the weekend, and to guest speaker Philomena Obasi - Philomena is an experienced facilitator of discussions on racism and inclusive learning/working spaces.

Ahead of International Women’s Day this Sunday, we’re recognising the team in ASTI Head Office 👯‍♀️ we're proud to work alongside colleagues committed to fairness, solidarity, and to supporting and representing second-level teachers in Ireland 💞 #IWD2026

Pictured below are Peter Acheson, Deputy Principal, Jamie Freeman and Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, on a school visit to Mitchelstown CBS, Co. Cork.

Pictured below are Peter Acheson Deputy Principal, Jamie Freeman and Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, on a school visit to Mitchelstown CBS, Co. Cork.

Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser pictured with Julie Hanlon School Steward and Nollag Dwyer School Steward Committee on a school visit to Presentation Secondary School, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.

General Secretary Kieran Christie and Vice President Richie Bell with Joint Committee on Children and Equality chairperson Keira Keogh TD today - you can watch the meeting on the subject of safety and well-being of children online here: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...

Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser pictured with Aine Scally, James Howley School Steward, Niamh Fitzpatrick and Janette Conlon, on a school visit to St. Nathy's College, Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon.

What a fantastic day at our inaugural Global Solidarity Seminar on Saturday 🌍✨ We were delighted to welcome an inspiring lineup of Irish and international speakers, along with so many engaged attendees, for thoughtful discussions on humanitarian issues, global education, equality, and solidarity.

Looking forward to hearing from our amazing lineup of speakers and panelists at our inaugural Global Solidarity Seminar tomorrow morning 🌍✨ www.asti.ie/news-campaig...

There is still time to sign up for ASTI Branch Equality Officer Training in Athlone on Saturday the 7th of March - find out how to attend here: www.asti.ie/member-benef...

Pictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, Kelly O'Brien, Eva Donnellan, Keelan Hannigan, Pa O'Driscoll (Deputy Principal), James de hÓra on a school visit to St. Colman's College, Fermoy, Co. Cork. St. Colman's College is the school where ASTI was founded in 1909.

Pictured are Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, Ger Murphy, James O'Donavan , Maura O' Doherty on a school visit to Loreto Fermoy, Co. Cork.

Beidh Seachtain na Gaeilge ag tosú go luath! Tabharfar deis do gach scoil sult a bhaint as an nGaeilge trí bheith páirteach in imeachtaí na féile idir 1 Márta agus Lá Fhéile Pádraig.

If you'd like your school to take part in this brilliant fundraising event, register your interest here: gaacork.ie/stand4feile/...

The Department of Education and Youth have issued Circular 0021/2026 which provides for the award of CIDs to teachers for service in excess of one year. This is a welcome improvement on the previous arrangements. Its provisions apply to all eligible ASTI members www.asti.ie/news-campaig...

Our experts on all things leave Caroline and Emer delivered an online seminar for members on maternity, parent’s, parental, paternity and adoptive leave from Head Office yesterday evening - thanks to all who attended 👩‍💻

The first wave survey for the Teachers’ Professional Journeys (TPJ) Study will be launched next week for all teachers who graduated in 2019 and 2022.

We’re really looking forward to our inaugural ASTI Global Solidarity Seminar this Saturday 🌍✨

The ASTI Global Solidarity Committee will host its inaugural Global Solidarity Seminar on Saturday February 28 - it will focus on humanitarian issues across the world, and educational and other challenges being experienced in war-torn countries, among other subjects.

⏰ Reminder ⏰ Members, remember to participate in the ASTI/RedC survey which was emailed last week - the closing date is 15th February. This research is invaluable in highlighting current issues impacting on our members and strengthens our capacity to improve working conditions.

Thanks to Elaine Murphy, Organisational Psychologist and Senior Inspector from the HSA, for delivering training for ASTI Health & Safety Reps today in Head Office.

Members, an ASTI/RED C link has been emailed this week - we would be grateful if you could participate in this survey which primarily focuses on obtaining feedback on Senior Cycle Redevelopment from subject teachers. The closing date is February 15th and it should take up to 10 minutes to complete.

Pictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser with Martha Cleary, Mairéad O'Sullivan, Siobhán Fanning School Steward, Caoimhe Hyland, Katie McGowan on a school visit to St. Vincent's Secondary School, Cork.

Members, an ASTI/RED C link has been emailed this week - we would be grateful if you could participate in this survey which primarily focuses on obtaining feedback on Senior Cycle Redevelopment from subject teachers. The closing date is February 15th and it should take up to 10 minutes to complete.

Pictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser with Simon Kelliher, Regional Organiser & CEC, John Mullarkey, School Steward on a school visit to Presentation Brothers College, Cork.

Post-primary teachers who graduated in 2019, 2022 and 2026 are invited to share their stories, challenges and successes in the Teachers’ Professional Journeys (TPJ) longitudinal research survey. The survey will be open between mid-February and end of March 2026. www.asti.ie/news-campaig...

Pádraig Murphy, Honorary National Organiser Damien Carey, VP, Edel McGovern, School Steward, Catherine Fox, Chairperson of Desmond Branch and CEC, Bríd Lysaght, Principal, Christine Fitzgerald Regional Organiser (CEC) at a school visit to Nagle Rice Secondary School, Doneraile, Co. Cork.

Pictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser with Noreen Magner, School Steward, Amelia Fitzgerald, School Steward Committee, Christine Fitzgerald Regional Organiser and CEC on a school visit to Coláiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire, Buttevant, Co. Cork

Pictured Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser with Jackie O'Rourke and Collette Carr school stewards in St Angela's College, Cork and Simon Kelliher Regional Organiser & CEC

Pictured Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, Shola O'Riordan, Sophie O'Shea, Vincent Murray, Cork North Chairperson and CEC, Simon Kelliher, Regional Organiser and CEC, Robert Fitzgerald on a school visit to Scoil Mhuire, Cork