It is with profound sadness that we write today to express our regret on the passing of our indomitable, formidable friend and colleague, ASTI President Miriam Duggan.
Miriam worked closely with all of us in the TUI, advocating always and vigorously to shape and drive educational reform.
‘As the TUI President, Miriam has been a true friend to me. As we navigated our new positions together Miriam was always at the end of the phone to assist, advise and provide light-hearted relief when required,’ said TUI President Liz Farrell.
‘Similarly, as General Secretary it has been a privilege for me to work closely alongside Miriam. She was inspirational in her approach, and dedicated and determined in her resolve to serve post-primary teachers,’ said TUI General Secretary Michael Gillespie
She bore her illness with tremendous courage and continued to work on behalf of the ASTI, and by extension all those involved in education until her final passing.
Her legacy, however, remains and on behalf of the TUI we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Miriam's family, friends and colleagues and will continue to strive to carry out her wishes.