'Substantial increases' to public sector pay needed to retain and recruit teachers in Ireland 

The upcoming talks on public sector pay must deliver substantial increases to retain our talented teachers and to ensure Ireland continues to attract the best, said INTO President, John Driscoll. File picture.

Upcoming talks on public sector pay must deliver “substantial increases” to attract the best and retain talented teachers, the union representing more than 43,000 primary school teachers has warned.

The Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO) annual congress in Killarney got underway on Monday.