School sectaries and caretakers have taken to the picket lines, as strike action continues

Caretakers and secretaries have resumed strike action today at school gates nationwide.

Their union, Forsa, says the action is being taken as the government has yet to engage in a dispute over pensions.

David Hearne is chair of the union’s school caretakers branch and works at St. Mary’s Boys National School in Ferrybank in South Kilkenny

He told KCLR news the level of support has been incredible;