School strikes suspended for talks but principal fears ‘carnage’ if they resume

GAA competitions called off, while some pupils are being asked to bring toilet paper and soap to school due to stocks issues

Principal Alan Kelly at his school in Carrigallen. Photo: Shelley Corcoran

The school secretary and caretaker strikes were suspended last night but have already led to the postponement of ­Gaelic games competitions, while pupils in one school were asked to bring in soap and toilet paper with them.

The Forsa union put the strike of 2,800 secretaries and caretakers on hold after accepting an offer of talks at the WRC from Education Minister Helen McEntee.

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