A local principal is highlighting a huge shortage of substitute teachers available to schools in the region.
Orla Finnegan who is from Longford says due to students being on college placement the sector is now in crisis.
Despite trying a number of avenues St. Felim's national school is unable to find sub teachers and is now resorting to contacting people who are not qualified in primary teaching.
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The Ballinagh principal is calling for student teachers to be allowed to take cover while on work experience.
Speaking on Let's Talk today Orla says principals are on WhatsApp groups looking for subs from early morning.
