Teacher assaults in Ireland rise 64% since 2022, with 404 educators taking leave in 2024.

Teachers and special needs assistants (SNAs) in Ireland are increasingly taking leave due to assaults, with incidents rising by 64% since 2022. In 2024, 404 educators took leave after assaults, mostly in primary schools. The Irish National Teachers' Organisation calls for more support, as physical aggression impacts many educators. The Department of Education is developing guidelines for managing challenging behaviors, but the current leave scheme lacks medical coverage and compensation.

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