ASTI - Ireland's main second level teachers union
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Suspension of allowances is attack on young vulnerable teachers
01 February 2012
“The Department of Education and Skills has this evening announced that newly appointed teachers taking up employment from tomorrow will have their qualification allowances frozen pending a review. This announcement represents...
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Axing of 700 teaching jobs means most schools will lose a teacher
05 December 2011
Young people’s futures further compromised by Budget 2012
Today’s Budget cuts mean the majority of second-level schools will lose one teacher and schools, which are already struggling to pay bills, will see a reduction in...
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Axing Guidance Counsellors Would Have Serious Consequences for Young People’s Job Prospects, Lives
02 December 2011
Responding to a report that the Government may cut the number of Career Guidance Counsellors in second-level schools, ASTI General Secretary Pat King today said:
“It is unthinkable that at a time of high unemployment and when...
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Knowledge economy drifting out of Ireland’s reach, warns teachers’ leader
30 November 2011
Commenting at the public meeting Education Cuts Don’t Heal in the Gresham Hotel tonight, ASTI General Secretary Pat King said:
“Education cuts don’t heal. Their effect on individuals can be lifelong. They have a detrimental...
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Education cuts: Parents’ deepest fears - Post Primary Education Forum Joint Press Statement
28 November 2011
POST-PRIMARY EDUCATION FORUM
PRESS RELEASE
Monday, November 28th 2011
Education cuts: Parents’ deepest fears
A representative for parents of second-level students has said further education cuts will push many schools...
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