Back to school: Unions happy with plans but seek greater detail

INTO general secretary John Boyle said the return to schools must be 'orderly'.

Teaching and trade unions have given a broad welcome to the Government's roadmap for the full re-opening of schools, although there have been calls for greater detail regarding some aspect of the plan, including on substitute teachers, and concerns over whether the resources available will be sufficient.

The Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI) said the full re-opening would be "an unprecedented and difficult undertaking" and welcomed many aspects of the roadmap. However, it said it was "concerned that the investment and resources being made available to schools may be insufficient" and would be insisting on regular reviews to deal with any emerging deficiencies.