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Department of Education under fire as over 1000 teachers needed to fill roles

Aug 14, 2023 09:51 By Shannonside News
Department of Education under fire as over 1000 teachers needed to fill roles
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It's being put down to the housing shortage and cost of living crisis.

The Department of Education's under fire for 'not grappling' with a shortage of teachers.

There are currently 643 primary school jobs advertised on the Education posts website, with 456 jobs on offer at secondary schools across the country.

Labour's Aodhán Ó Riordáin says many children won't now be educated by trained teachers when the new term starts in just a few weeks time.

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He says educators can't find housing, especially in the capital:

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