Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 September 2016
138. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he is taking to ensure that non-union teachers are not being affected by industrial action carried out by their colleagues that are union members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27741/16]
View answerAs is the norm with public service collective agreements, the Lansdowne Road Agreement was negotiated with trade unions which are recognised as representing staff in the public service (including teachers). It is normal practice in the public service that the decision of the trade union recognised as holding representative rights for a particular grade or sector will determine the position for all relevant staff in that grade/sector. This context does not allow for acceptance or rejection of collective agreements by staff on an individual basis.
