Teachers 'not consulted' as Foley proposes curbing career breaks

Education Minister Norma Foley briefed Cabinet colleagues on measures to address the shortage of teachers. Ms Foley is photographed at the recent Cork ETB arts in education strategy launch. Picture: Jim Coughlan

Career breaks for teachers may be suspended or restricted as part of urgent measures by Education Minister Norma Foley to tackle staff shortages.

Ms Foley briefed Government colleagues at an unscheduled Cabinet meeting yesterday on measures to address gaps in staffing.