Circular Letter 21/2026
26 February 2026
Revision of the process set out in Circular 0024/2015 which set out the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Expert Group on Fixed-Term and Part-Time Employment in Primary and Second Level Education in Ireland
Circulars 0018/2026 Standardisation of the School Year in respect of primary & Post-Primary Schools for the years 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29
3 February 2026
The purpose of this circular is to advise managerial authorities of the agreement that has been reached between the parties to the Teachers’ Conciliation Council in relation to the standardisation of the breaks at Christmas, Easter and mid-term in the first and second terms for the school years 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29. The circular also provides guidance for school authorities on the need to provide for contingency arrangements to deal with prolonged unforeseen school closures.
Circulars 0019/2026 Concurrent Initial Teacher Education Bursary Scheme (STEM Bursary)
29 January 2026
The objective of the STEM Bursary Scheme is to increase the number of students on concurrent STEM ITE programmes. The policy objective is to increase the availability of teachers in post-primary schools who are qualified in STEM subjects.
Circular 0005/2026 Revision of Post-Primary Teacher Salaries under The Public Service Agreement 2024 - 2026 effective from 01 February 2026
27 January 2026
This circular sets out the increases to pay due to Post-Primary Teachers from 01 February 2026 as provided for under The Public Service Agreement 2024 – 2026
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