Unions block cover for retired teachers [rte.ie]
- Published: 23 February 2010
Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe has said he regrets a decision by teachers' unions to instruct members not to cover for retired teachers who have not been replaced.
Minister O'Keeffe said the action will make it more difficult for schools to manage in these difficult times.
The minister made the comments after an Irish Independent story claimed that secondary schools could be forced to close in September because of the union move.
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