There are at least 416 vacant teaching jobs in secondary schools across the country.

It's being put down to the housing shortage and cost of living crisis.

Men make up only 20 percent of primary level teachers in Ireland.

He says the curriculum must look to the years ahead.

The new survey shows the majority of teachers regularly have pupils attend class hungry.

Eamon is a retired teacher based in the region and he says teachers come back from career breaks refreshed and enthusiastic.

Many teachers have decided to leave cities like Dublin due to the cost of living.

The National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals have been highlighting the issue.