Tánaiste in favour of halving the length of teacher training courses

The Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) recently said a shortage of teachers in second-level schools is narrowing the range of subject options available to students. File photo: David Davies/PA

The Tánaiste is pushing to reduce the length of teacher training courses by a year in a bid to lure more people into the profession.

Amid a severe shortage of teachers, Micheál Martin also wants top-up payments re-introduced for additional teaching qualifications.