The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) said the unaffordability of the profession has resulted in a recruitment crisis responsible for larger class sizes and reduced subject choice.

The union said its third-level members voted "overwhelmingly" in favour of industrial action, "up to and including strike action"

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland accused the Department of Higher Education of deliberately frustrating industrial relations

A ban would be difficult to introduce as there, were lots of schools that do not have digital devices, which could lead to students missing educational opportunities.