As a member of the INTO I was delighted to see our general secretary, Sheila Nunan, quoted in your paper (22/8) describing the JobBridge scheme as ‘exploitative’ and urging young teachers not to be pressured into taking up a JobBridge placement.

Congrats to the planners in securing permission for the construction of the ‘urban beach’ in Dun Laoghaire harbour, which will include a full bar, dressing rooms, and toilets.