Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan has welcomed agreement between trade unions and the Education Authority to implement the Pay and Grading Review.

The party’s education spokesperson said:

“It’s great news that unions and the Education Authority have reached an agreement to pay educational support staff a fair wage.

“This follows positive engagement between the finance and education ministers who worked constructively to find a resolution to this matter.

“Support staff in our schools are a vital pillar to ensuring our children and young people have a first-class education and the very best start to life.

“All our public sector workers deserve to have fair pay and good working conditions.”