Minor Works Grant
4th December 2014 | News
The Catholic Primary School Management Association (CPSMA) has this morning welcomed Minister Jan O’Sullivan’s announcement that the recently restored Minor Works Grant will continue for the current academic school year. Welcoming the announcement, Father Tom Deenihan, the General Secretary of the CPSMA, said: ‘The reinstatement of the Minor Works grant provided schools with an opportunity to […]Read More →
Primary Pay Dates for 18 December 2014 and 31 December 2014
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Please note that the end of year closing dates for the pay date of 18 December 2014 is Friday, 5 December 2014. The closing date for the pay date of 31 December 2014 is Tuesday, 16 December 2014Read More →
Charities Act
22nd October 2014 | News
Thursday 16 October 2014, was a significant day in the life of every charity in Ireland. It was the establishment day for the purposes of the Charities Act 2009 (the “Charities Act”) and it is the date on which various provisions of the Charities Act come into operation. This Order provides for the establishment of […]Read More →
Clarification in relation to substitution arrangements for Self Certified Sick Leave and Force Majeure/Illness in Family absences
8th October 2014 | News
Following representations made by CPSMA to the Department of Education and Skills in relation to substitution arrangements for Self Certified Sick Leave and Force Majeure/Illness in Family absences, the DES has issued the following clarification. Under the Haddington Road Agreement, certain changes were made to the Substitution Scheme. • From the commencement of 2013/14 school […]Read More →
SEAI – Energy Saving Tips
30th September 2014 | News
Please see Energy In Education Tab on the left hand side for SEAI October Tips.Read More →
Data Protection in Schools website
18th September 2014 | News
Please click the Data Protection Tab on left to see more Read More →
Minister O’Sullivan welcomes publication of the Expert Group Report on Fixed-Term and Part-Time Employment in Teaching.
17th September 2014 | News
Minister O’Sullivan welcomes publication of the Expert Group Report on Fixed-Term and Part-Time Employment in Teaching. DES Press Release: Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan, TD, welcomed the publication of the report of the Expert Group on fixed-term and part-time employment in teaching. The Minister pointed out that the implementation of this report is […]Read More →
School Self Evaluation Survey DES
12th September 2014 | News
Responses are still being accepted, please return your completed survey now. To do so please click the following link : http://surveys.education.gov.ie/surveyRead More →
Vacancies for Primary Inspectors
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Vacancies for primary inspectors in the Inspectorate of the Department of Education and Skills. Advertisements and details of the vacancies are on www.publicjobs.ie site. Go to http://www.publicjobs.ie/publicjobs/home.htm and select the “Education” category The Public Appointments Service is currently recruiting for positions within the Inspectorate – See more at: http://www.education.ie/en/Education-Staff/#sthash.IEmMKgRs.dpufRead More →
HSE Primary School Vaccination Programme 2014/15
4th September 2014 | News
HSE Primary School Vaccination Programme 2014/15Read More →
Energy in Education
28th August 2014 | News
Deadline extended for Workshops till 10th OctoberRead More →
Circular 0065/2014 – Sick Leave Scheme for Clerical Officers and Caretakers employed in National Schools under the 1978/79 Scheme
7th August 2014 | News
Circular 0065/2014 - Sick Leave Scheme for Clerical Officers and Caretakers employed in National Schools under the 1978/79 SchemeRead More →
Circular 0060/2014 – Sick Leave Scheme for Special Needs Assistants in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools
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Circular 0060/2014 ; Sick Leave Scheme SNARead More →
Circular 0059/2014 – Sick Leave Scheme for Registered Teachers in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools.
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Circular 59/2014 ;Sick leave SchemeRead More →
Circular 0058/2014 – Revised pay scales and allowances for persons recruited to certain direct entry grades – Special Needs Assistants
14th July 2014 | News
Circular 0058/2014 - Revised pay scales and allowances for persons recruited to certain direct entry grades - Special Needs AssistantsRead More →
CPSMA congratulates Minister Jan O’Sullivan on her appointment as Minister for Education and Skills
11th July 2014 | News
CPSMA congratulates Minister Jan O’Sullivan on her appointment as Minister for Education and Skills Father Tom Deenihan, General Secretary of the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association (CPSMA) has congratulated Minister of State Jan O’Sullivan on her appointment today as Minister for Education and Skills. Father Deenihan assured Minister O’Sullivan of the cooperation and support of […]Read More →
Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector – Progress to Date and Future Directions
7th July 2014 | News
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) has published ‘Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector – Progress to Date and Future Directions’. Click here for access to the report.Read More →
Catholic Primary Schools Management Association pays tribute to Minister Ruairi Quinn
3rd July 2014 | News
Catholic Primary Schools Management Association pays tribute to Minister Ruairi Quinn Father Tom Deenihan, General Secretary of the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association, expressed his good wishes to Minister Ruairi Quinn on his announcement today that he will resign as Minister for Education and Skills in the forthcoming Cabinet reshuffle, and that he will retire […]Read More →
Catholic Primary Schools Management Association pays tribute to Minister Ruairi Quinn
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Catholic Primary Schools Management Association pays tribute to Minister Ruairi Quinn Father Tom Deenihan, General Secretary of the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association, expressed his good wishes to Minister Ruairi Quinn on his announcement today that he will resign as Minister for Education and Skills in the forthcoming Cabinet reshuffle, and that he will retire from […]Read More →
Catholic Primary Schools Management Association pays tribute to Minister Ruairi Quinn
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Catholic Primary Schools Management Association pays tribute to Minister Ruairi Quinn Father Tom Deenihan, General Secretary of the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association, expressed his good wishes to Minister Ruairi Quinn on his announcement today that he will resign as Minister for Education and Skills in the forthcoming Cabinet reshuffle, and that he will retire from […]Read More →
