Circulars 0017/2026 Extension to the Waiver of Abatement of Public Sector Pensions under Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012
27 January 2026
The Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation has approved an extension to the limited waiver of abatement under Section 52 (4) of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions Act) 2012 subject to certain limited conditions
Circular 0003/2026 - Teacher Fee Refund Scheme 2025
13 January 2026
Circular 0003/2026 - Teacher Fee Refund Scheme 2025
Circulars 0002/2026 - Application of Bonus marks for all components of State examinations through Irish to be examined in Leaving Certificate 2027 and in subsequent years
13 January 2026
Circulars 0002/2026 - Application of Bonus marks for all components of State examinations through Irish to be examined in Leaving Certificate 2027 and in subsequent years
Circulars 0065/2025 Senior Cycle Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes
6 November 2025
The purpose of this circular is to inform post-primary schools, special schools and other educational settings of curriculum and assessment related developments at Senior Cycle Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes
Circulars 0070/2025 NQF Level 9 Graduate Diploma in Social Personal and Health Education/Relationships and Sexuality Education (SPHE/RSE) Programme 2026
24 October 2025
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 2026.
Circulars 0068/2025 Senior Cycle Redevelopment (SCR) Implementation Support Measures
25 September 2025
Interim amendment to the operation of the whole school component of the Croke Park Hours (CPH) for teachers in the Post-Primary Sector
Circulars 0063/2025 Senior Cycle Redevelopment – Supports for Selected Phase One Schools Introducing Climate Action and Sustainable Development in the 2025/26 School Year
5 September 2025
2025/26
Circulars 0064/2025 Senior Cycle Redevelopment – Supports for Selected Phase One Schools Introducing Drama, Film and Theatre Studies in the 2025/26 School Year
3 September 2025
Senior Cycle Redevelopment – Supports for Selected Phase One Schools Introducing Climate Action and Sustainable Development in the 2025/26 School Year
Circulars 0059/2025 Home Tuition Grant Scheme for Children in Care (CIC) 2025/2026
27 August 2025
This circular provides information in relation to the Home Tuition Grant Scheme for Children
in Care (CIC), who are without a school place due to emergency placement or placement
disruption.