Archive for January, 2010

NUI abolition a case of ‘decisions without policy’, says IFUT

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

The sudden announcement by the Minister for Education, Mr Batt O’Keefe, TD, of the abolition of the National University of Ireland (NUI) has been described as the latest example of ‘decisions without policy’ by the Minister, Mr Mike Jennings, IFUT General Secretary has said.

“The announcement occurred without due consultation and with a total lack [...]

IFUT donates €2000 to Haiti fund

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

IFUT has donated €2000 to assist relief efforts in Haiti, following the recent devastating earthquake there. The donation is being provided to a Fund co-ordinated by Education International, the World federation of teacher unions, and in full consultation with CNEH, IFUT’s sister teacher unions in Haiti.
The IFUT Press Release is available here.