School secretaries and caretakers begin indefinite strike action

School secretaries and caretakers begin indefinite strike action

School secretaries and caretakers at a protest at the Department of Finance on Merrion Street in Dublin. Picture: Stephen Collins/ Collins Photos

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025 - 13:25
Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

School secretaries and caretakers have begun indefinite strike action.

They are campaigning for 2,600 school staff to be included in the public service pension scheme and other entitlements.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €10/month. Ts&Cs apply.

WhatsApp logo

Irish Examiner’s WhatsApp channel

More in this section

President Trump state visit to UK First Minister O'Neill tells politicians not to ‘sell your soul’ by sipping champagne with Donald Trump
Just Transition Commission report Countries' ramping-up of coal, gas and oil extraction putting climate goals at risk, data shows
Four in 10 men die before reaching 75, mostly by preventable means Four in 10 men die before reaching 75, mostly by preventable means
Place: Republic of Ireland
<p>Echo Women's Mini Marathon 2025: XX Sandra Carey: 21/09/25: Aine O’Sullivan and Emma Fitzgerald celebrate at the finishing line of the 2025 Echo Women’s Mini Marathon: Picture Chani Anderson</p>

Watch: Echo mini marathon highlights

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited