Junior ministers row in behind Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor

Junior ministers have backed calls by Higher Education Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor for equal pay for teachers.

Junior ministers row in behind Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor

Ministers say the different rates for new entrants should be “phased out”. However, senior ministers are playing down an immediate change.

Fianna Fail have also called for clear commitment to be made to end pay inequality for teachers.

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