Banning teacher's career breaks 'a distraction from the real issue'

Career breaks could be suspended under plans being considered by Government in response to chronic teacher shortages. But would be this be an effective measure? Or just further demoralize an already stretched workforce? Kieran was joined by Peter, a...

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17.10 7 Dec 2022

Banning teacher's career...

Banning teacher's career breaks 'a distraction from the real issue'

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17.10 7 Dec 2022

Career breaks could be suspended under plans being considered by Government in response to chronic teacher shortages. But would be this be an effective measure? Or just further demoralize an already stretched workforce?

Kieran was joined by Peter, a primary school teacher in County Meath and Katrina in Clonmel to discuss...

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