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flag Irish schools drop subjects due to teacher shortages, despite government claims of low vacancies.

flag A survey of 101 Irish secondary schools found that 19% dropped at least one subject due to teacher shortages, with Irish, maths, and French most affected. flag Eighty-nine percent of principals relied on student teachers to cover gaps, and 75% reported no applicants for advertised roles. flag Despite a government claim of a 0.7% vacancy rate, school leaders say recruitment and retention remain critical issues, urging action on pay, workloads, and career progression.

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