Following discussions between the Department of Education and Skills and SIPTU representatives, further progress has been made by the union on tackling the issue of precarious employment in the Higher Education sector in the areas of: Administration, Technical, Support, Library and Management Grades. Click here to read Guidance Note on use of Fixed Term Contracts. Academic Grades. Click here to read circular for Academic Grades. If you have a query please email education@siptu.ie or telephone 01-8794305