TUI General Secretary Michael Gillespie is due to discuss the findings of the TUI-commissioned TASC report on the DEIS programme including the need for targeted resources to improve facilities, cut bureaucratic workload and reduce class sizes at around 6.45pm on RTE's Drivetime

'Many students in disadvantaged schools have access to substandard science laboratories or sports facilities, according to new research.'

'Teachers working in disadvantaged schools have highlighted their concerns over poor classroom facilities, class sizes, persistent stigma, and a lack of transparency in resource allocation.'

TUI General Secretary Michael Gillespie speaking at launch of TASC's report on DEIS this afternoon, drawing attention to the problems posed by large class sizes, excessive teacher workload and increased bureaucracy

TUI General Secretary Michael Gillespie, TASC's Dr Sara Singleton, TUI President David Waters and Chair of TASC's board Mike Jennings at this afternoon's launch of the report on the DEIS programme

New research commissioned by the TUI and conducted by TASC makes strong case for increased, targeted resourcing for DEIS programme

TUI's online training schedule – free to members - continues on Wednesday, 12th February with a comprehensive look at Transfers and Redeployment. Click link to book your place

TUI representatives including President David Waters met with Sinn Féin's new spokesperson for Education and Youth Darren O' Rourke this week. Among the issues discussed were the Union's serious concerns over the accelerated pace of Senior Cycle Redevelopment

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TUI's online training schedule – free to members - continues on Wednesday, 5th February with a comprehensive look at Sick Leave. Click link to book your place

TUI General Secretary Michael Gillespie is due to discuss the findings of the recruitment and retention survey on RTE's Drivetime programme at 5.30

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TUI President David Waters outlining on Virgin Media News how Union's teacher recruitment and retention survey findings make strong case for delaying rushed implementation of Senior Cycle Redevelopment

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New teacher shortage findings: Just 3% believe enough has been done at Government level as 20% drop subjects - another reason to delay rushed pace of Senior Cycle redevelopment, which risks undermining both educational standards and fairness

'Calls to pause Leaving Cert reforms, a teacher recruitment crisis and employment precarity at third-level institutions are some of the key issues in education facing new ministers.'

TUI General Secretary Michael Gillespie pictured with the Leaving Cert Applied National Association’s Yvonne Claffey at the weekend’s landmark annual conference celebrating 30 years of the programme. Michael also addressed the conference @lcanaupdates

TUI's online training schedule – free to members - continues on Wednesday 29th January with a comprehensive look at Pensions and various related issues. Click link to book your place

TUI welcomes new ministers into education roles and outlines issues that require urgent attention - Senior Cycle concerns, recruitment and retention crisis, failure to tackle third level funding, proper FET resourcing and fair and manageable workloads