Ed Min has questions to answers [finegael.org]
- Published: 21 May 2010
Education Minister has questions to answer after two teachers unions reject Croke Park deal – Hayes
Speaking after the result of two of the teacher union ballots on the Croke Park deal, Fine Gael Education Spokesperson, Brian Hayes TD, today (Friday) called on the Minister for Education & Skills to explain why she refused to provide clarification to the teacher unions on issues around the teacher contract until 24 hours before teachers starting voting on the deal.
“The fact that the ASTI decision was much closer than people expected, points to the fact that crucial clarification sought by teacher representatives was not forthcoming from the Government. I understand that one month before the ballot took place some of the teacher unions requested the Department to clarify issues that were raised in respect of the teacher contract. The fact that the Department of Education left it so late in clarifying these issues, particularly around the question of teacher holidays, shows an extraordinary incompetence on the part of Minister Coughlan.
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