Only dialogue, not political brinkmanship, will solve teachers’ pay rise dispute

The stand-off between teachers and the Government over pay is not likely to go away any time soon, judging by the stances both parties have taken on the matter.

The President has categorically stated there is no money to pay teachers the 50 to 60 per cent pay award; although in part he is concerned that paying them may trigger demands for increased salaries from other members of the civil service.