Teacher Shortages Is Not A New Problem - Laois Offaly TD

Deputy Nolan experienced it firsthand in her previous job as a school principal.

There's a dire shortage of teachers and it's not a new situation. 

That's according to Laois Offaly TD Carol Nolan, who experienced similar conditions in 2012 as a principal of Gaeil scoil Thromaire, where teaching graduates leave for foreign countries. 

This comes as a survey by the INTO, which revealed that teaching vacancies are at crisis level. 

Deputy Nolan says, many more teachers are needed to cope with the increasing population and demand: 

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