Michael Collins

To raise awareness among TDs and Senators of the ELE sector's economic contribution (EUR 1.46bn per Indecon), its student profile and the regulatory and immigration issues it faces, and to build support in the Oireachtas for the sector's policy positions.

To brief Cork Representatives on the work of National Learning Network and to seek their support for a review of the current funding utilisation based funding model. ::To highlight local transport issues for students attending NLN, Hollyhill and seek improved transport options…

To brief Cork Representatives on the work of National Learning Network and to seek their support for a review of the current funding utilisation based funding model. ::To highlight local transport issues for students attending NLN, Hollyhilll

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on a range of issues affecting people with dyslexia in Ireland including the continuing urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior and Leaving Certificate) as…

Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers.

The expansion of the JCSP Library Project to be included in the Programme for Government. To request that initial expansion should be to at least 20 new school libraries with a longer-term goal of all DEIS secondary schools benefiting from a school library. The expansion of the…

Get TDs to attend our lobby day

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations…

INTO members who voted to support these parties now expect to see these commitments (listed) in the programme for government. - Augment Special Education - Solve Teacher Supply - Support Teaching Workforce - Strengthen School Leadership - Expand School Funding -…

To lobby all members of the oireactas on the demands and needs that face students and what must be included in the 2025 budget

Members of the Oireachtas to attend the INTO National Lobby Day on 12 June 2024 to secure additional funding, strengthen school leadership and reduce class sizes in primary schools in Budget 2025.

The outcome was to inform the Deputy of the work of the ISSU we also secured two PQs for the Deputy to submit to the Minister for Education. ::The outcome was to inform the Deputy of the work of the ISSU we also secured two PQs for the Deputy to submit to the Minister for…

At the request of his PA we prepared briefing material for Deputy Collins on our campaign to have extra time introduced for dyslexic students when they are sitting state exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate). This included the rationale for our campaign and information…

To highlight the huge void that has built up with a lack of youth entering the industry over the past number of years.::To highlight that, across the whole island there is an aging farmer profile which must be addressed.::To acknowledge the excellent work being done by Teagasc…

To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) teacher training on dyslexia (2) equitable access to dyslexia assessment (3) access to quality evidence-based supports in school for students with dyslexia, (4) formal recognition…