Junior Cert reform at risk after poll

The votes of fewer than 3,800 teachers have cast doubt over the most radical school reforms in decades.

Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan will expect secondary teachers, whose union rejected the deal, not to be blocked from taking part in training on the new curriculum and revised assessment methods.

But while she is willing to offer clarity on any issues, the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) says were behind the 55% to 45% vote against the deal, the minister says the details are not open to any further negotiation.