Monthly Archives: November 2016

Brian Mooney was on Today with Sean O'Rourke on RTE Radio.I don't know Brian. I've never met him. I have read his column in the Irish Times in the past and on a rare occasion I might disagree with some of his advice, although I can't recall a specific time. Brian also […]

What Brian Did.

8 Nov, 2016 in Irish Education / Uncategorized tagged ASTI Strike / DES / Equal pay / HRA / INTO / Minister for Education / Teacher Strike / TUI by peterlydon

Let me start off by ‘making myself popular’ as my wife would say! I like Richard Bruton. I know I shouldn’t. I’m not a natural Fine Gael supporter eventhough I voted for Francis Fitzgerald in the last election. But I do like Richard. I think he is a consumate professional […]

The Minister for Education Can’t Figure Out This Sum – ...

7 Nov, 2016 in Irish Education / Uncategorized tagged ASTI / ASTI Strike / DES / Equal pay / HRA / INTO / LRA / Minister for Education / Teacher Strike / TUI by peterlydon

I've never been one to go with the flow, to accept that just because 'everyone else' is doing something, I should also do the same. If you are part of the crowd, you might think me contrary or difficult. Of course, if you are more independent-minded, you might just think […]

You Won’t Believe What the Minister for Education Said About ...

6 Nov, 2016 in Irish Education / Uncategorized tagged ASTI Strike / DES / Equal pay / HRA / INTO / Junior Cycle Reform / LRA / Minister for Education / Teacher Strike / TUI by peterlydon