A chara, - As an INTO member I'm sorry to see our union standing idly by while the ASTI fights its lone battle. Securing the future education of our children demands that teaching continue to recruit from the brightest and best, both male and female. Only a decent salary can ensure this. Hopefully the Government will modify its intractability. If not, I hope the INTO will be as courageous as our secondary brethren. - Is mise,
Diarmuid O'Connor, Newbridge, Co Kildare.