Many Irish schools are likely to face disruption when the new term begins in September as a result of the government's ban on filling middle management vacancies, it has been reported.

According to the Irish Independent, school heads are "annoyed" over the failure of education minister Mary Coughlan to make good on her recent promise to ease the rules regarding this.

Ministers are currently consulting with the Department of Finance over whether or not schools can be given more leeway.

"The delay will lead to many schools opening in late August and early September without year heads, because there is not enough time left to recruit them," the publication stated.

Meanwhile, it was reported last week that the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) and the Teachers Union of Ireland have voted to reject a public sector pay deal.

The Irish Independent noted that both organisations are concerned over the prospect of having to renegotiate their contracts.

Written by Donal Walsh

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