Joining Máire on the Friday panel this afternoon was Patricia Moriarty from Mountshannon and the Arts Officer at UL and Paul Madden from the Templegate Hotel. They discussed the recent teacher conferences and the reaction to Minister Quinn’s speech. The Education Minister says it was difficult to endure the heckling of teachers at the ASTI Conference, but that robust debate should be encouraged. Ruairi Quinn finished his tour of the teachers’ conferences, where Junior cycle reform dominated the agenda for second level unions. Meanwhile it was revealed the General Secretary of the ASTI received online death threats from members of his union. Pat King also condemned the treatment the Education Minister got at the hands of teachers when he was booed, jeered and heckled. Both the ASTI and the TUI are vehemently opposed to some of the changes – like marking their own students.
The panel also talked about the balance of men and women in politics. It comes as a key strategist for US President Barack Obama's election campaign hosted a workshop in Dublin this week for women interested in becoming more involved in politics. Jen O'Malley provided practical advice for those interested in running for the 2014 local and European elections. The event – organised by Women for Election – offered women access to the information to take the next steps in politics.
The panel also discussed how David Moyes is no longer Manchester United manager.He's left the club after less than a season in charge. Veteran player Ryan Giggs will look after the team until a permanent replacement can be appointed. Moyes' nine-month tenure at Old Trafford has come to an end after a season of poor form, and after widespread speculation that he was to leave after Sunday's 2-0 defeat to his former club, Everton.The club confirmed his departure and have thanked the Scot for the hard work, honesty and integrity he brought to the role. They spoke about their views on how the issue was handled.
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