Almost 400 schools will close today as 1000's of teachers strike over pay
As was reported in the news on iRadio this morning, the Teachers Union of Ireland, which represents the secondary and third level teachers, wants new entrants paid the same as their colleagues.
However, according to the Irish Independent, pupils could be hit by more strikes before the school year is out.
The Vice President of Teacher’s Union, Martin Marjoram, says further action could be on the cards: