Teachers working abroad could be urged to return to Ireland in a bid to ease staff shortages. The move, which would replicate a similar appeal to healthcare workers during Covid-19, has not been ruled out by the INTO. Local teacher and vice-president of the organisation, Carmel Browne, said the exodus of teachers was having a devastating impact on schools across the country.
Many young teachers are moving abroad following their final teaching practice due to the cost-of-living crisis. Speaking to Shannonside News, Carmel said it was up to the Government to make teaching in Ireland more attractive for graduates:
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