Teachers' Pay Claims

A chara, - Thanks to Paul Lanigan (November 8th) for helping to make my blood boil on a cold wintry evening. His allegation that "teachers are accountable to no one" stunned me. As a practising primary teacher, I am accountable daily to the following:

1. Twenty-eight girls and boys aged between four and five;

2. The children's parents;

3. My principal and fellow teachers;

4. My school's board of management

5. The Department of Education and Science's inspectorate;

6. The Minister for Education and Science.

Does Mr Lanigan still think teachers are "accountable to no one"? - Is mise,

Maire Ui Bhraonain, Redgap, Monasterboice, Co Louth.