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Department of Education 'needs to be more upfront' - Schools speak out amid substitute crisis

Primary schools are continuing to face a short supply of substitute teachers across the country. Speaking on Newstalk, Matt Melvin, Principal of St Etchens National School spoke to Pat Kenny about the shortage of substitute teachers. Mr. Melvin said ...

27 Oct 2021 at 18:07

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'Be in control' - TD urges Education Minister to find way out of substitute teacher crisis

A TD is urging Minister of Education, Norma Foley, to find a way out of what has been called a substitute teacher "crisis". The call comes from Labour's Education Spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, who stated school communities are concerned that ...

27 Oct 2021 at 12:35

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Almost 1,500 middle-management posts restored across schools in Ireland

The restoration of 1,400 assistant principal posts in primary and special schools has been secured by the Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO). It comes following negotiations between the INTO senior leadership team and officials from ...

19 Apr 2022 at 11:27

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‘No incentives in Budget 2024 to attract or keep teachers in profession’

A Dublin-based teacher has said that there is no incentive in Budget 2024 to encourage teachers to return to the profession. Maria Markey Greene, who works at Rosmini Community School in Drumcondra, Dublin, has been a teacher for 17 years. ...

10 Oct 2023 at 19:29

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Government pressed as survey shows teachers want schools to be more secular

Opposition politicians have called on the Government to act on a survey that found teachers believe schools should be more secular. The survey, issued by Civica to members of the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO), found that ...

23 Apr 2025 at 14:24

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Enoch Burke says plan to release him from prison during school holidays is 'insulting'

Enoch Burke has described as “insulting” a suggested offer that he be released from prison while Wilson’s Hospital School is closed for the summer holidays. Burke was once again before the High Court today for the latest review of his ...

14 Jun 2024 at 20:40

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REVEALED: Nearly 60% of primary school teachers face physical aggression in class

58% of primary school teachers face physical aggression in their classrooms in the last year. That is according to a recent survey carried out by the Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO). The survey examined the prevalence of ...

28 Mar 2024 at 10:11

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High Court rules decision to suspend Irish teacher Enoch Burke was lawful

A Dublin court has ruled that a Co Westmeath school’s decision to suspend Irish teacher Enoch Burke from his position last year was lawful. The High Court gave a provisional ruling that the costs incurred by Wilson’s Hospital School ...

19 May 2023 at 19:04

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One in four adults did not visit GP within last year, research shows

One in four adults has not visited their GP within the last year, according to a new report. The Medical Council said its latest research shows there has been a substantial decrease in the number of people visiting their GP as ...

01 Nov 2023 at 10:46

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Almost 1,500 middle-management posts restored across schools in Ireland

18 Apr 2022 at 17:27

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Budget measures ‘not enough to stop young teachers from moving abroad’

A young teacher has said that income tax changes will help young people in the profession with rising costs but said ultimately the budget would not stop them from moving abroad. David Donagh, 30, said that reducing class ...

01 Oct 2024 at 20:21

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Minister Foley considering suspension of career breaks for teachers to combat staff shortages

Minister for Education Norma Foley is considering suspension of career breaks for teachers in an effort to combat staff shortages. The Minister yesterday briefed Ministers on a number of options being considered by her ...

07 Dec 2022 at 16:19

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