Irish primary school teachers plan second strike over public sector pay
Primary school teachers in Ireland have launched industrial action and confirmed a second strike this month as a public sector pay dispute escalates.
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The General Secretary of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation has confirmed that primary school teachers will hold a second strike this month. The Journal reported that the move comes amid an ongoing public sector pay dispute. [1]
Primary school teachers who belong to the union began a work-to-rule on Tuesday. According to The Journal, this is part of wider industrial action that involves more than 100,000 public sector workers. [1]
The industrial action coincides with final preparations for the Irish budget. Coalition leaders signed off on Budget 2027 late on Monday night ahead of an announcement scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, The Journal reported. [1]
Government leaders also agreed to increase the Help to Buy tax rebate for first-time buyers by 5,000 euros. Talks in Government Buildings concluded on Monday night following the agreement, according to The Journal. [1]
In short
- Primary school teachers in the INTO union began a work-to-rule on Tuesday.
- A second primary school teachers' strike will take place later this month.
- More than 100,000 public sector workers are involved in the wider industrial action.
- Irish coalition leaders agreed to raise the Help to Buy tax rebate for first-time buyers by 5,000 euros.
Sources
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- [1]The 9 at 9: TuesdayThe Journal, 2h ago (the report this story comes from)
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