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Teacher recruitment crisis

A challenging time for schools

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A chara, – As chairperson of a board of management of a primary school in Co Kildare, the lack of applications for our three permanent posts is scary this year. Out of five applications, we have one person still available for interview on Friday, with a possibility they may not be available by Friday. This is the worst year yet. We had one job unfilled all last year. What is a school supposed to do? – Is mise,

DAMHNAIT UÍ RUAIRC,

Leamhcán,

Co Átha Cliath.