Teachers’ union votes to reject Croke Park II

The 15,000 members of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland have voted overwhelmingly to reject Croke Park II.

The decision by the union — the first Ictu-affiliated union to complete its ballot — is unsurprising given the union’s executive strongly advocated a no vote.

Union president Gerard Craughwell said: “TUI members, in common with other public servants, have made a major, measurable and verifiable contribution to the country’s recovery.