Teachers say they're still willing to strike over Junior Cert reforms
The head of one of the country's secondary teaching unions says they'll be considering what action to take, as the Education Minister goes ahead with Junior Cert reforms. Jan O'Sullivan has announced new assessment methods for junior cert students will be covered during training days planned to begin after Easter. Yesterday the ASTI and TUI released a joint statement saying it was "extraordinary and unacceptable" that Minister O'Sullivan was proceeding to implement the reforms without their agreement. Head of the ASTI Philip Irwin says teachers have shown they are willing to strike over the issue: Press PLAY button above to listen to the audio
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