Hundreds of teaching posts vacant at secondary schools across country, report finds – The Irish Times

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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