Many secondary schools in Ireland are facing a teacher shortage crisis, with over 400 vacant teaching positions in subjects like maths and Irish during the last academic year. The Greater Dublin Area is most affected, with an average of more than three vacant posts per school, leading to subjects being dropped from timetables due to lack of qualified teachers. Efforts by the Department of Education, including upskilling and increasing teaching graduates, are being implemented to address the issue, with Minister Norma Foley emphasizing the importance of teacher supply in the education system.
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Shocking moment man attacks woman and then leaps on moving car
Shocking footage shows a man seemingly attacking a woman in Birmingham before jumping towards a moving car, causing the vehicle's windscreen to shatter. The man was hit by the car, prompting West Midlands Police to launch an investigation and urge witnesses to come forward. The incident, captured on video, occurred in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter on February 3, with the police seeking to speak to both the man and the woman involved. Full Article
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