April 22, 2025 | 8:29 am
Teacher shortages, a lack of facilities and the threats posed by AI are some of the issues set to dominate the annual conferences of the teaching unions this week.
Education Minister Helen McEntee has announced a series of measures to boost the profession including permanent contracts for teachers after just one year of service.
However General Secretary of the Teachers Union of Ireland, Michael Gillespie says instability is still driving teachers abroad:
This comes as over 20 supplies across the country are officially in drought status.
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An RSA report shows that over 8 in 10 cyclists killed on the road from 2020-24 were men.
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The HSE are currently investigating the cases which were reported in recent days.
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58 year old Angela Canavan was found dead at her home in Sligo Town on May 1 2023.
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A two vehicle collision has caused major tailbacks between Partry and Ballinrobe.
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