Press Releases

Future students must have same Leaving Cert service – TUI

(12 Aug 2009)
 The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) today offered its congratulations to students who received their Leaving Certificate results, and warned that those taking the examination in futures years will be at a severe disadvantage if further cutbacks are introduced.


TUI responds to Department's criticism

(07 Aug 2009)
 TUI today responded to the the Department of Education and Science's criticism that it was being 'alarmist'.


Teacher union demands clarification on new figures

(06 Aug 2009)
 The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) today sought urgent clarification on teacher number figures on the Department of Education and Science website.


TUI warns against ‘ghettoisation’ effect of language cuts

(21 Jul 2009)
 The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has warned that the Bord Snip proposal to cut one thousand language support teachers would be disastrous for the prospects of minority ethnic children.


''Destroying engine for want of a few drops of oil"

(17 Jul 2009)
 MCarthy report fails to recognise vital nature of third level sector.


ESRI pay cut recommendation 'ludicrous' - TUI

(16 Jul 2009)
 Responding to an ESRI report that recommends public sector pay cuts, the TUI said that the public sector has already been completely asset stripped over the last 12 months and described any further pay cuts as ‘unacceptable’.


Bord Snip recommendations would destroy education system – TUI

(16 Jul 2009)
 “The attacks outlined in this report would represent an educational disaster and light a short fuse on a social timebomb."


'Education cuts will not get us out of this crisis'

(09 Jul 2009)
 Speaking on a Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) motion relating to the education cutbacks at the ICTU’s biennial delegate conference in Tralee, TUI President Don Ryan described the education system as having suffered ‘a near mortal blow’ as a result of recent cutbacks.


Leaving Cert Applied restrictions ‘a new low’ – TUI

(24 Jun 2009)
 New restrictions on Leaving Certificate Applied programme are 'a new low'.


Survey highlights professional development and discipline issues – TUI

(16 Jun 2009)
 The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) described today’s OECD TALIS report as important in highlighting how the commitment of teachers to continuing professional development is not matched by the Department of Education and Science. The report also confirms that disciplinary problems are exacerbated by larger class sizes.


Cutbacks will worsen drop-out figures

(02 Jun 2009)
 In wishing students well in this year’s State Examinations, the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) today warned that fewer students from disadvantaged communities will stay to complete the Leaving Certificate in coming years due to a range of cuts which target the most vulnerable.


‘Remove State funding from exclusionary schools’ – TUI

(16 Apr 2009)
 The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) today suggested that schools which operate exclusionary enrollment policies should be penalised by way of removal their State funding .


Cutbacks put young peoples’ life opportunities at risk - TUI case studies show increased cost of education

(15 Apr 2009)
 The Teachers’ Union of Ireland today outlined how average families will be hit financially by the various education cutbacks, most of which do not become effective until the start of the next school year.


‘Education system ravaged as never before’ – TUI warns of chaos

(14 Apr 2009)


‘Decline in apprenticeship system will lead to skills deficit’ – TUI

(13 Apr 2009)
 The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has warned of the inevitability of a skills deficit unless the State moves to boost our apprenticeship system. The union has expressed concerns over the prospect of a serious deficit in the skills base of the state in major areas in years to come.



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