A crucial meeting of reps from teachers unions, the ASTI and TUI takes place today, to determine whether they'll accept the latest compromise Junior Cert reform plan.
Proposals drawn up by Dr. Pauric Travers would see the new junior cycle split into two parts, with one section marked by the State Examinations Commission and the other by teachers.
Talks with the Department of Education have rumbled on without agreement for months and there have been two days of strikes, with more possible if unions reject the latest plan.
Education Correspondent with the Irish Times, Joe Humphreys, says unions themselves appear to be divided over the issue:
