Teachers hit back at Dempsey

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) has responded with anger to a proposed inspection blitz by Education Minister Noel Dempsey aimed at ensuring schools do not close early for Christmas.

Teachers hit back at Dempsey
Fri, 19 Dec, 2003 - 11:12

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) has responded with anger to a proposed inspection blitz by Education Minister Noel Dempsey aimed at ensuring schools do not close early for Christmas.

The association has described it as a slur on the teaching profession.

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