Treatment of starting teachers ‘a disgrace’

The treatment of new teachers who have started on pay of almost 30% less than their colleagues is a disgrace, Education Minister Ruairi Quinn was told.

The message from Teachers’ Union of Ireland president Bernie Ruane brought 450 applauding delegates to their feet at their annual congress in Wexford.

She drew the same response when reminding Mr Quinn of the union’s intention to ballot for industrial action if teachers’ pay, including allowances, is cut by the Government.