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Renewed calls to alleviate the teaching crisis

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland has urged the Department of Education to introduce effective measu...

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07.30 18 Aug 2026


Renewed calls to alleviate the teaching crisis


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07.30 18 Aug 2026


The Teachers’ Union of Ireland has urged the Department of Education to introduce effective measures to retain teachers who have recently entered the profession. It is citing excessive workload as one of the main factors driving teachers to leave the profession. 

Speaking to Anton to discuss this further was General Secretary Michael Gillespie.


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