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ASTI calls for stronger online safety measures

In his address to the Committee, ASTI General Secretary Kieran Christie stated that while digital tools offer significant educational benefits, algorithm-driven social media platforms can pose serious risks to students and teachers alike.

  • 5 March 2026
  • Press releases
 

‘Expansion of school guidance counselling services key to tackling drugs use amongst second-level students’ – ASTI to tell Oireachtas Committee

‘Expansion of school guidance counselling services key to tackling drugs use amongst second-level students’ – ASTI to tell Oireachtas Committee

  • 18 December 2025
  • Press releases
 

‘Teacher shortages a threat to young people’s education’ – ASTI to tell Oireachtas Committee

Approximately 75% of schools say they have advertised posts for which no applicant applied.

  • 10 December 2025
  • Press releases
 

Budget fails to address worsening teacher supply crisis

Budget fails to address worsening teacher supply crisis

  • 7 October 2025
  • Press releases
 
 

Teacher Unions Call for Urgent Talks to Resolve Fórsa Dispute – Joint Statement

Teacher Unions Call for Urgent Talks to Resolve Fórsa Dispute – Joint Statement

  • 4 September 2025
  • Press releases
 

Unequal treatment of school secretaries, caretakers is ‘shameful’ – ASTI President

Unequal treatment of school secretaries, caretakers is ‘shameful’ – ASTI President

  • 28 August 2025
  • Press releases
 

ASTI President congratulates Leaving Cert 2025 students

ASTI President congratulates Leaving Cert 2025 students

  • 22 August 2025
  • Press releases
 

Government fails to make dent in teacher recruitment and retention crisis

Government fails to make dent in teacher recruitment and retention crisis

  • 14 August 2025
  • Press releases
 

‘Rushed Leaving Cert changes this September will widen inequalities’

Rushed changes to the Leaving Cert from September will widen inequalities and damage education, according to new ASTI President Padraig Curley.

  • 31 July 2025
  • Press releases

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