Circulars 0078/2026 Work stoppages by trade unions in the education sector
8 October 2026
This circular provides guidelines for work stoppages by Trade Unions in the Education Sector.
Industrial Action 2026 Picket Duty Attendance sheet
8 October 2026
School Stewards must keep a roll call of all ASTI members and their attendance at the picket.
INDUSTRIAL & STRIKE ACTION 2026 - PICKET GUIDANCE
7 October 2026
All ASTI members are required to picket their place of employment.
Circulars 0070/2026 NQF Level 9 Graduate Diploma in Social Personal and Health Education/Relationships and Sexuality Education (SPHE/RSE) Programme 2027
6 October 2026
The Department of Education and Youth is offering a postgraduate training programme for teachers who want to improve their skills in teaching SPHE/RSE in post-primary schools. The programme aims to strengthen teachers' abilities and leadership in teaching SPHE/RSE. This professional development opportunity will be available to teachers in January 2027
Circular Letter 0074/2026 Implementation of Local Bargaining with effect from 1 September 2025
1 October 2026
The Public Service Agreement 2024 – 2026 provides that employers and trade
unions/associations may negotiate additional changes in rates of pay and/or
conditions of employment up to a maximum of 3% of the basic pay cost, inclusive of
allowances in the nature of pay, of the particular grade, group or category of
employee or bargaining unit. This may include proposals involving changes in
structures, work practices, or other conditions of service.
Circulars 0077/2026 Prescribed Material for Leaving Certificate Music Examination 2029, 2030, 2031
1 October 2026
The attached list includes the prescribed material for Leaving Certificate Music applicable from September 2027 onwards with the first examination in 2029.