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How are teacher shortages impacting children?

One in five schools have been forced to drop a subject due to teachers' retention and recruitment...

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13.31 4 Mar 2026


How are teacher shortages impacting children?


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13.31 4 Mar 2026


One in five schools have been forced to drop a subject due to teachers' retention and recruitment issues, according to a survey carried out by the Teachers Union of Ireland.

Three-quarters of the schools surveyed had advertised positions in the previous six months for which no teacher applied. A further 60% have unfilled vacancies…

Have you or your children been affected by the teacher's shortage?

Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Paul Cuddihy, teacher of history and geography at Kilkenny College, primary school Principal Simon Lewis and more.


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