Secondary school teachers are to hold a one day strike on December 2nd
Unions made the announcement this lunchtime in the row over Junior Cert reform.
Talks with the Department of Education ended this week after the two sides failed to reach agreement. The Minister for Education Jan O'Sullivan has described the decision to strike as "disappointing and disproportionate."
Minister O’Sullivan added “It is deeply regrettable that the ASTI and the TUI have decided to embark on a course of action that will disrupt schools and cause serious inconvenience for students and their families. This decision is at variance with the potential for progress on junior cycle reform that is currently on the table.”
The Minister says “I wrote to both unions before their meeting today saying that I am willing to engage further at any stage on the basis of the new offer. That offer still stands.”
Gerry Quinn is president of the Teachers Union of Ireland - he says they were left with no choice but are open to further talks
