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A Co Mayo school has apologised to a teaching union after it held a parent-teacher meeting after working hours. The meeting took place in Davitt College, Castlebar, last month in contravention of a directive from the Teachers' Union of Ireland. The TUI has banned after-hours parent-teacher meetings as part of its protest campaign against pay cuts. TUI general secretary Peter MacMenamin confirmed last night that a complaint had been made to the union about the meeting. He said he had sought a full report on the incident. However, the school believes the matter is now closed. It is understood it apologised to the local branch for organising the meeting and expressed regret about any embarrassment caused to the union. This apology was accepted by the union at local level....Read More |