ASTI dispute leaves schools, students, and parents uncertain about the future

Pressure to resolve the ASTI dispute has accelerated talks with unions on a replacement of Lansdowne Road, writes Education Correspondent Niall Murray.

Aside from the implications of yesterday’s ballot result for current Junior Certificate students, the decision of members of the Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland to reject proposals on pay and conditions causes major uncertainty for schools, students, and parents.

As ballot papers were about to go out to schools late last month, the ASTI’s standing committee and central executive council decided what actions would be taken in the event the proposals were rejected.