Irish Education Minister examines measures to address teacher shortage as INTO warns of primary & special education crisis.
Irish Education Minister Norma Foley is examining various measures to address teacher recruitment issues, as the Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) warns of a severe crisis threatening primary and special education. With 74,000 teachers currently in the system, the government is engaging with stakeholders in education and has introduced measures such as a €2,000 bursary for those completing a master's in education, a 20% increase in teacher training places, and free upskilling courses. The Minister also suggested that cost of living measures, such as rental breaks, could be introduced to address the situation.
August 28, 2024
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