Irish Federation of University Teachers
The Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT; Irish: Cónaidhm Éireannach na Múinteoirí Ollscoile) is a trade union representing university staff in Ireland.
| Founded | 1965 |
|---|---|
| Members | 1700 |
| Affiliation | ICTU, Education International |
| Key people | Joan Donegan (General Secretary) Frank Jones (Deputy General Secretary) |
| Office location | 11 Merrion Square Dublin D02 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Website | www |
The union originated among a group of teachers at Maynooth College, who met informally from 1962 to 1964. In 1965, they formed the IFUT, and held its first general meeting in 1966.[1] Among the founder members was Kader Asmal, who also founded and led the Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement.[2]
By the time the union registered, in 1970, it had fifty members at universities in Ireland. It grew rapidly, and by 2005 had around 1,700 members.[3] The union is affiliated to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and Education International.[4]
Leadership
General Secretaries
- 1975: Kieran Mulvey
- 1980: Daltún Ó Ceallaigh
- 2007: Mike Jennings
- 2017: Joan Donegan
Originally the general secretary was termed the executive secretary.
Chairmen and Presidents
- 1965: J. J. Morrissey (UCD)
- 1968: Thomas Desmond Williams (UCD)
- 1969: George Dawson (TCD)
- 1970: Sean Lavelle (UCG)
- 1971: Robin Dudley Edwards (UCD)
- 1972: Enda McDonagh (Maynooth)
- 1974: Kader Asmal (TCD)
- 1975: Seosamh Hanly (UCD)
- 1977: Patrick J. O'Flynn (UCD)
- 1979: John L'Estrange
- 1980: Fergus Lalor (UCC)
- 1981: Bernard McCartan (TCD)
- 1983: Keith Warnock (UCG)
- 1985: John T. Lewis (DIAS)
- 1987: Garrett Barden (UCC)
- 1989: Caroline Hussey (UCD)
- 1992: Anne Clune (TCD)
- 1994: Eugene Wall (MICL)
- 1997: Maureen Killeavy (UCD)
- 2001: Pat Burke (SPD)
- 2003: Brendán Ó Cochláin] (NUIG)
- 2006: Joe Brady (UCD)
- 2010: Hugh Gibbons (TCD)
- 2011: Marie Clarke (UCD)
- 2013: Rose Malone (Maynooth)
- 2015: Michael Delargey (UCC)
- 2017: Aidan Seery (TCD)
- 2019: Angela Flynn (UCC)
The role was termed chairman from 1965-1972 and president from 1972 to present.
References
- Patrick J. Corish, Maynooth College, 1795-1995, p.405
- "Kader Asmal", Irish Independent, 26 June 2011
- Arthur Marsh and John B. Smethurst, Historical Directory of Trade Unions, vol.5, p.415
- Irish Federation of University Teachers, "Irish Federation of University Teachers"
Further reading
- Marie Coleman, IFUT - A History: The Irish Federation of University Teachers 1963-99