Teachers to stage two 24-hour strikes as public sector pay dispute escalates

Thousands of primary schools are set to close for two days this month as teachers have been directed by their union to take part in two 24-hour strikes in an escalation of a dispute over pay.

The Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) has directed its members to take part in two 24-hour strike days, on Wednesday, October 14, and Wednesday, October 21.

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