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Teachers in Republic of Ireland begin industrial action over pay
Overview
Primary and secondary school teachers across the Republic of Ireland have started industrial action over pay disputes, involving work-to-rule measures and planned full-day strikes in October.
Key points
- Primary and secondary school teachers in the Republic of Ireland have begun industrial action due to pay disputes.
- The ASTI and INTO unions started work-to-rule action on Monday, with a full one-day strike planned for 14 October.
- Action includes withdrawing pre and post-school supervision, and skipping staff and parent-teacher meetings outside school hours.
- The TUI union will begin its work-to-rule action from 12 October.
- The Irish government stated it is willing to enter talks but will not accept a pre-determined outcome.