A PRINCIPAL who was dismissed in a row over the teaching of religion will seek compensation at an appeals hearing next week.

A REPORT into the row which led to the sacking of a Gaelscoil principal recommends a more coordinated approach to the teaching of religion.

A PRIMARY school principal sacked last month after a row over religious education is to seek reinstatement and compensation.

BENCHMARKING and supervision rows are set to dominate meetings of the country’s three teachers’ unions this week, days before schools reopen.

THE union of a Meath gaelscoil principal sacked over a dispute about religious education will decide their next move next week.

IT would be an understatement to say that the Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Very Rev Robert McCarthy, is unafraid of controversy.

THE sacking of the principal of a Gaelscoil in Co Meath in a row over religious education has enraged teachers throughout the country and could have serious repercussions.