Teachers may strike over run-down schools

DOZENS of dilapidated primary schools could be closed by striking teachers as they protest against the lack of Government funding for modern buildings.

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation is considering a series of one-day strikes at some of the worst-affected schools to show its resolve on the issue.

INTO general secretary John Carr said teachers and parents at rundown schools were angry at the lack of action by Government on promises made at the last election.