The minister for education has said she wants the pay dispute between teachers and the Government sorted as “an absolute priority”. TUI members say they are due the 1% pay increase retroactive from September last year, as part of a 3% increase overall under local bargaining. Minister for education Hildegarde Naughton said she had no timeline as to when the money would reach the pockets of teachers. “We want the 3% pay increase promised and agreed for delivering on senior cycle redevelopment. "We want our money, our members need it, they live in a world where bills must be paid, on time,” Mr Quinn added.

Source: Irish Examiner April 08, 2026 18:52 UTC