Ireland's Dáil urged to form taskforce for addressing teacher shortage and raising starting salaries.

Ireland's Dáil is being urged to form a taskforce to address a significant teacher shortage. Labour leader Ivana Bacik emphasized the struggles schools face in recruiting qualified teachers, leading to the use of unqualified staff. Taoiseach Simon Harris acknowledged the issue, noting a new pay deal that raises starting salaries to €46,000. He suggested a taskforce could be beneficial, referencing a successful model for special education needs in Dublin 15.

October 23, 2024
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