Breakthrough in Junior Cycle reform dispute

Both unions are expected to meet on Friday.

A resolution is in sight on the thorny issue of Junior Cert Cycle reform.

Teachers' unions and the Department of Education have agreed a proposal to resolve the ongoing dispute which has seen two days of strike action.

Both unions will meet on Friday - after which the proposals will be published.

The Minister for Education Jan O'Sullivan says discussions on reducing the focus on one terminal exam, classroom-based assessment and greater professional collaboration between teachers were among the principles leading to the agreement.

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