ASTI top post could be filled in weeks

A GENERAL secretary could be in place at the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) within weeks as the position is being advertised in newspapers this week.

The vacancy was created in December 2003, when Charlie Lennon resigned from the position following a dispute with a number of elected officers of the 16,500-member union.

A number of obstacles has led to delays in filling the post, but the union is now inviting applications from suitable candidates.