Foley: Cost of living concerns raised by teachers will be discussed in pay talks

It comes amid calls from teaching unions for inflation-matching pay increases

Norma Foley said the Government would approach public sector talks in a 'positive' and 'proactive' manner. Picture: Collins

Cost of living concerns raised by teachers will be discussed in upcoming pay talks, the education minister has promised.

Norma Foley, who is attending the annual teaching union conferences this week, has said the Government will approach public sector talks in a "positive" and "proactive" manner.