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Senior Cycle Redevelopment

In June 2025, ASTI members voted to reject the document Senior Cycle Redevelopment – Implementation Support Measures by 68% to 32%. In a separate ballot, members voted by 67% to 33% in favour of industrial action, if necessary, up to and including strike action, in opposition to the accelerated implementation of the Senior Cycle Redevelopment Programme.

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Teacher supply crisis

The education of children and young people is dependent on a strong and supported teaching workforce.

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Class Size

Class sizes in the Junior Cycle in 2020 in Irish second-level schools remain higher than EU or OECD averages.

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Teacher Workload

Research shows that new initiatives & additional demands on second-level schools have led to an unsustainable work burden and increased levels of stress for teachers.

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Board of Management Training

  • Wednesday 5th November 2025
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School Steward Training

  • Thursday 6th November 2025
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Sick Leave

  • Tuesday 18th November 2025
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Retirement Seminar

  • Wednesday 19th November 2025