Clár Saoire · Primary Leave Schemes & Circular Repository

Primary Teacher & SNA Leave. Every Circular, Form & Rule.

An interactive, auto-updating repository of statutory leave schemes, downloadable application forms, and official Department of Education circulars for Irish Primary Teachers, SNAs, and School Leaders.

Official Circular Monitor Active ● Live gov.ie Feed
Synchronized with Department of Education (19 schemes) & Curated Library (43 items)
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Interactive Leave Entitlement Calculator

Select your role and leave category to instantly view statutory entitlements, pay status, substitute cover rules, and download the official form.

Official Rules
Maternity Leave Scheme

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Pay & Benefits: Full Pay less DSP Maternity Benefit deduction
Substitute Cover: Substitute teacher fully paid by Department
Notice Required: At least 4 weeks written notice to Board of Management
Key Circular(s): Circular 54/2019 (Teachers) / Circular 17/2013 (SNAs)

All Leave Schemes, Explainers & Forms

Search across all 43 statutory leave documents, circulars, and official forms.

Automated Pipeline

Automated Department Circular Synchronization

This repository monitors official Department of Education policy releases on gov.ie and updates statutory forms and circulars automatically. When new circulars or forms are announced, the system detects amendments, updates the database, and flags changes on this hub.

python sync_leave_circulars.py
run_leave_sync.bat

Background Automation: Scheduled via Windows Task Scheduler (UllamhLeaveCircularSync) to run daily at 07:00 AM automatically.

Key Statutory Schemes Monitored:

  • Circular 58/2024 & 59/2024: Parent's Leave extended from 7 to 9 weeks paid.
  • Circular 13/2024 & 14/2024: Overhaul of Teacher & SNA Sick Leave scheme limits.
  • Circular 52/2023: Breastfeeding breaks extended to child's 2nd birthday (104 weeks).
  • Work Life Balance Act 2023: Statutory Domestic Violence leave & 5 days unpaid medical care.