Update: Richard Boyd Barrett accuses Government of 'locking out' teachers

Update 1.50pm: The Department of Education has been accused of a "campaign of vilification" against ASTI teachers in a bid to "whip" all public sector workers into line, writes Elaine Loughlin of the Irish Examiner.

AAA-PBP TD Richard Boyd Barrett is among a number of unions and political groups who have accused the Government of "locking out" teachers.