The TUI has teamed up with EDUC Mortgages to help members navigate property decisions with greater clarity and confidence. The service is free and comes with additional benefits for TUI members. Click the link below for further details! educmortgages.ie/tui-mortgages/

The SEC Written Examiner Recruitment Campaign 2026 is now open. Find out about working as an examiner - including information on; assessment, fees, enhancing your teaching skills and future opportunities. Visit secexaminer.ie to register your interest or make an application.

Webinar for TUI members on health insurance: Thursday, 5th March at 4pm Expert Dermot Goode will cover what you should ask at renewal, explain the upgrade rule and how to get the most out of your plan. Register at the link below! tinyurl.com/3rxnmp7j

Members of TUI’s Equality Council with Keire Murphy, Senior Policy Officer with the ESRI, who gave a presentation on ‘Migration: Myths and Reality’ at TUI Head Office today

The TUI's Pre-Retirement Seminar took place yesterday in the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone. These seminars are always popular and we had 120 attending this informative seminar. A big thank you to the organisers and everyone who took part.

Make sure your voice is heard - Take the National Conversation on Education Survey tinyurl.com/4ssvdcyh

TUI's online training schedule continues with next Wednesday's hour-long session (5pm/11th Feb) on Eligibility for a CID, Croke Park Hours and Supervision and Substitution. Register at this link: tinyurl.com/yc37w7sr

Did you graduate from initial teacher education in 2019 or 2022? Teachers’ Professional Journeys (TPJ) longitudinal research study - invitation to participate! tinyurl.com/46bas7ys

"This is evidence of the drift by teachers from classrooms to employments where they feel better valued", said a TUI spokesman. "Irish teachers are highly qualified and have transferable skills that can be used in a range of employments across the economy." www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

Download the latest TUI News, which issues in hard copy to workplaces this week. www.tui.ie/_fileupload/tui-news-february-2026-vol48no3.pdf

TUI's online training schedule continues with Wednesday's hour-long session (5pm/4th Feb) on Transfers and Redeployment. Register at this link: tinyurl.com/yc37w7sr

BGBiVET – Breaking Gender Bias in VET has officially launched, a European project aiming to transform vocational education and training into a more equitable and inclusive environment. More details: tinyurl.com/44m9kju5

1% pay increase (or €500, whichever is larger) effective from 1st February 2026 under the Public Sector Pay Agreement 2024-2026 Full details and circular letters in link below. www.tui.ie/news/pay-inc...

TUI Associate Official Anthony Dowling and Branch Chair Vivienne Keenan attended the ATHE conference in Athlone on Saturday. The TUI was delighted to be able to sponsor the event and meet Home Economic teachers from around the country. Chef Nevin Maguire gave a demonstration as part of the event.

TUI's online training schedule continues with Wednesday's hour-long session (5pm/28th Jan) on Sick Leave. Register at this link: tinyurl.com/yc37w7sr

TUI's online training schedule continues with Wednesday's hour-long session (5pm/21st Jan) on Pensions, Additional Voluntary Contributions and the Income Protection Scheme. Register at this link: tinyurl.com/yc37w7sr

TUI representatives met this afternoon with Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, TD. Issues raised by the union included unsustainable workload, the recruitment and retention crisis and concerns in relation to Senior Cycle redevelopment.

TUI Education/Research Officer David Duffy and President Anthony Quinn getting ready to check out the brilliant projects at the 2026 Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition this afternoon. @stripeysteve.bsky.social

TUI's online training schedule continues with Wednesday's hour-long session (5pm/14th Jan) on the following leave types: Partial Absences Leave; Maternity Leave (and Breastfeeding breaks); Assault Leave; Occupational Injury Leave. Register at this link: tinyurl.com/yc37w7sr

Best of luck to all students and teachers taking part in the 2026 Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition at the RDS in Dublin this week. This year’s event showcases 550 projects from around the country, and we look forward to visiting and seeing the innovation and creativity on display!

NCCA consultations - Design and Communication Graphics (DCG) & Music draft specifications and L1LP and L2LP modules tinyurl.com/2bkmaxwa

TUI's online training schedule continues with Wednesday's hour-long Anti-Racism training (5pm/7th January). Register at this link: tinyurl.com/yc37w7sr

Season's Greetings from the Teachers' Union of Ireland! TUI wishes everybody a Peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year. TUI Head Office will be closed from Monday, 22nd December to Friday, 2nd January inclusive and will reopen on Monday, 5th January 2026

'Consultation, parity of esteem and application of pay agreement increase required for professorships’ tinyurl.com/5t3sfh9f

TUI General Secretary Michael Gillespie and President Anthony Quinn this afternoon addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Youth and Education in relation to the measures required to tackle the recruitment and retention crisis in second level schools

‘Alarming’ teacher burnout research shows urgency of situation – TUI ‘If teachers are to be retained in the system, we need to see smaller class sizes and a reduction in the administrative burdens that deflect from the core duties of teaching and learning.’ tinyurl.com/2vnr7zs4

TUI General Secretary Michael Gillespie and former General Secretary, now ETUCE President, John MacGabhann in Brussels with representatives from Irish colleague unions IFUT and INTO for Education International’s Global AI conference.

TUI Head Office this week said goodbye to our friend and colleague Jane O’ Sullivan upon her retirement. A key member of the union’s Head Office team since 1999, Jane will be missed by all of us. We wish her the very best of luck for the adventures ahead!

TUI Executive Committee members and staff standing in solidarity with the people of Palestine today ✊ Workers from across the island of Ireland are participating in an ICTU coordinated Workplace Day of Action

TUI General Secretary Michael Gillespie is currently speaking at the Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in relation to apprenticeships. He was also interviewed on related issues this morning on Newstalk's Breakfast programme.

Take a stand for Palestine! This Friday, 28th November tinyurl.com/5n6hfnk9

TUI's online training schedule continues with Wednesday's hour-long session (5pm/26th Nov) on the following leave types: Bereavement Leave; Carer's Leave; Career Breaks; Job Sharing; Unpaid Leave; Marriage Leave; Force Majeure. Register at this link: tinyurl.com/yc37w7sr

Vice President Laura Conheady, Past President David Waters, Associate Official Anthony Dowling and Executive Committee member Tomás McMahon at the Engineering Technology Teachers Association (ETTA) conference in Athenry

TUI welcomes new minister into education role and outlines issues that require urgent attention tinyurl.com/u4ysywx9

TUI's online training schedule continues with Wednesday's hour-long session (5pm/19th Nov) on the following leave types: Parent’s; Adoptive; Parental; Compassionate and Unpaid for Medical Care Purposes. Register for the session at this link: tinyurl.com/yc37w7sr

The TUI sends its deepest sympathies to all affected by the devastating road accident that claimed the young lives of Ó’ Fiaich College teacher Chloe McGee, Dundalk Institute of Technology student Chloe Hipson, Shay Duffy, Alan McCluskey and Dylan Commins.

TUI's online training schedule continues with Wednesday's hour-long session (5pm/12th Nov) on everything to do with branches and branch officers. Register for the session at this link: tinyurl.com/yc37w7sr

TUI Vice President Laura Conheady presenting an award in memory of former TUI President Bernie Ruane at MIC Thurles to Ciara Brouder for Academic Excellence in Education E-Portfolio Ciara Brouder (Bachelor of Arts in Education, Gaeilge and Business Studies) at Friday’s award ceremony

Associate Official Anthony Dowling, President Anthony Quinn & AGS John O'Reilly attended DCU Union Day on the St Patrick's Campus. #betterinaunion

Union President Anthony Quinn this week presented the TUI-sponsored DCU Professional Master of Education (PME) student of the year award for 2025 to Cora McCann. Irene White, Assistant Professor in Education, is also pictured. Congratulations Cora!

Ag ceiliúradh scoir i nGaelcholáiste Cheatharlach, Orlagh Ní Fhaoláin, Priomhoide Ghaelcholaiste Cheatharlach, Anne Mhic Raghnaill, (duine ar scor) Sharon Tennyson (duine ar scor), Jacqueline Sheil agus Caoimhe Ui Fhearaíl, Priomhoide Thánaisteach Ghaelcholáiste Cheatharlach

Friday marked Liz Daly’s last day in TUI Head Office after a remarkable 43 years’ service. Liz was a brilliant asset to the Union and a hugely popular friend and colleague who will be greatly missed around Head Office. We wish her the very best as she commences her retirement!

In welcoming a move which will make it easier for teachers who trained abroad to be recognised as qualified, TUI Gen Sec Michael Gillespie drew attention in an RTE Drivetime interview to returning second level Irish teachers being denied incremental credit for service abroad

TUI representatives in Co. Donegal Branch at today’s TUI training day in Ballybofey, facilitated by the Branch Officers, Area Representative Siobhán McCullagh and Assistant General Secretary Joanne Irwin.

Important! NCCA consultations for Tranche 3 and Tranche 4 Senior Cycle Subjects. Get involved with your subject consultations - make sure your voice is heard. tinyurl.com/3svbfk5n

Associate Official Anthony Dowling, Area 9 Representative Hugh Murphy and Vice President Laura Conheady at the Techno Teachers National Conference in Limerick on Friday and Saturday.

Winner of the new member draw Luke Sweeney from Co. Mayo

Training day for TUI representatives today in Sligo for Co Mayo, Co Leitrim and Co Sligo branches with Area Reps Siobhan McCullagh and Jean Beswick and Assistant General Secretary Joanne Irwin

Junior Cycle results 2025: TUI congratulates students and calls for increased resourcing for schools tinyurl.com/75y3t6rr

In today's Irish Times, TUI member Anne-Marie Murphy calls for cut in pupil/teacher ratio, special needs supports and measures to tackle recruitment & retention crisis in #Budget2026. 3 teachers left her school last year due to unaffordable accommodation tinyurl.com/szrwr3m2