Teachers threaten action as they vote to oppose 'regressive' Leaving Cert reforms

Members of the Teachers' Union of Ireland gathered in Wexford were in unanimous agreement that the "integrity" of how exams are assessed needs to be protected, and that teachers should not be correcting their students' coursework. File photo: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Teachers have voted to oppose Leaving Cert reforms and are threatening to pursue industrial action.

Members of the Teachers' Union of Ireland gathered in Wexford were in unanimous agreement that the "integrity" of how exams are assessed needs to be protected, and that teachers should not be correcting their students' coursework.