My son is doing his Leaving Certificate this year. I wish to express my disgust at the decision of ASTI members to reject the Haddington Road agreement, which is supported by the other teaching unions and by other unions within the public service.

As the father of a boy preparing to do his Leaving Certificate this year, I wish to express my disgust at the decision of ASTI members to reject the Haddington Road agreement, which is being supported by the other teaching unions in addition to other unions within the public service.

They look lovely and last so long — well looked after dairy show cows come up shining year after year, with top winners from 2010 taking the red rosettes again last Sunday at Tullamore Show.