Three-quarters of primary principals 'overwhelmed' by Covid pandemic

Almost all of the principals said they believed their school had adapted well to the crisis, with almost 70% backing online learning.

More than three-quarters of primary school principals felt "overwhelmed" during the initial onset of the Covid-19 pandemic but almost all said they believed their school had adapted well to the crisis, with almost 70% backing online learning.

The findings are contained in a comprehensive report to be launched later this week on Irish Primary School Leadership during Covid-19, in which principals also conveyed a sense of frustration at the Department of Education, including over a perceived lack of consultation.