Kieran Christie
Kieran Christie serves as the general secretary of the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI). He has voiced significant concerns about the proposed changes to the Leaving Cert, particularly regarding the new assessment components and the potential impact of AI on student work authenticity, emphasizing the need for clearer guidance and policies from the Department of Education.
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Kieran Christie is the general secretary of the union that highlighted the failures in Ireland's education spending.
State trailing behind globally in education spending, OECD finds – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-10
Kieran Christie was claimed by Mr Burke to be a 'promoter of transgenderism'.
Enoch Burke wins injunction to halt disciplinary panel hearing his appeal over dismissal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-25
ASTI general secretary Kieran Christie said it was clear that second-level teachers have 'real and significant concerns' about the implementation of the accelerated Leaving Cert reforms.
Secondary schools face threat of industrial action after ASTI rejects Leaving Cert reform package – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-06
Asti general secretary Kieran Christie said the under Department of Education rules the definition of assault was defined very narrowly and that this was no longer acceptable.
Teacher had to postpone having children due to restrictions on sick leave, ASTI conference told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-23
Kieran Christie is the general secretary of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) and criticizes the government's commitment to addressing teacher shortages.
Long-distance commuting teachers priced out of Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-21
ASTI general secretary Kieran Christie highlighted teachers' concerns about the authenticity of student work in light of AI.
Leaving Cert reforms are being ‘rushed’ before schools have capacity, teachers warn – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-15