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.
Temporary changes to the Career Break Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools - 2026/27 School Year
1 October 2026
In response to issues raised in relation to teacher supply, certain restrictions
imposed in the Career Break Scheme have been suspended for the past
number of school years. This Information Note advises that these restrictions
are also suspended for the 2026/27 school year, effective from the date of this
Information Note.
Temporary changes to the Job Sharing Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools - 2026/27 School Year
1 October 2026
n response to issues raised in relation to teacher supply, the restriction of
engaging in substitute teaching imposed in the Job Sharing Scheme as
contained in Chapter 8 (Paragraph 11.1(a)) of Circular 54/2019 has been
suspended for the past number of years. This Information Note advises that
the restriction will also be suspended for the 2026/27 school year.
Circulars 0073/2026 Teacher Supply Post Primary: Teaching Hours Extension Scheme for 2026/2027
23 September 2026
A teacher can provide up to a maximum of 35 additional hours per term (as set out in para 4.6) to be utilised between during the 2026/2027 school year, at which point this scheme will cease.
Information Note Teaching Hours Extension Scheme September 2026
23 September 2026
Term 1 – 31st August 2026 to 23rd October 2026
Term 2 – 2nd November 2026 to 22nd December 2026
Term 3 – 6th January 2027 to 19th March 2027
Term 4 – 5th April 2027 to 4th June 2027
Circulars 0072/2026 Guidance in Post-Primary Schools 2026
8 September 2026
This circular integrates and centralises policy relating to guidance in post-primary schools.
Circulars 0066/2026 Interim Senior Cycle Redevelopment (SCR) Implementation Support Measures
26 August 2026
Interim amendment to the operation of the whole school component of the Croke Park Hours (CPH) for teachers in the Post-Primary Sector
Circulars 0067/2026 Home Tuition No School Place (NSP) 2026/2027
26 August 2026
This circular provides information in relation to the Home Tuition Grant Scheme for children who do not have a school place.
Circulars 0068/2026 Home Tuition Children in Care(CIC) 2026/2027
26 August 2026
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