No reason for the unions to strike, says principal

School principal Colm O’Rourke sees no reason for the teacher unions to strike over the new Junior Certificate.

He said the unions had a good case but, instead of striking, they should refuse to correct the portfolio work as part of the new exam process.

Mr O’Rourke, is principal of St Patrick’s Classical School in Navan, Co Meath, but is not a member of any trade union.