€300 pay rise means nothing for teachers

Teachers are to get an annual pay rise averaging €300 next year but unions have said that, with inflation, it equates to no extra in pay packets.

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Published Tuesday 01 October 2019 - 14:37 Modified Tuesday 01 October 2019 - 14:37

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