Teachers' union renews pay demands. The Teachers' Union of Ireland is calling on the Minister for Education to implement a 1% pay increase retroactively from September 2025, part of a broader 3% increase agreed under local bargaining. Union officials say the increase has been owed for months. The TUI represents 22,000 teachers and lecturers across secondary schools, further education colleges, and technological universities. Beyond wages, the union is demanding additional school funding for new Leaving Certificate assessment components and improvements to working conditions. Union leaders argue educators face continual demands without adequate resources, staffing, or time to deliver quality education effectively.
