'Unprecedented' teacher shortages affecting 'most vulnerable children in society'

The INTO survey found 28% of all schools reported long-term vacancies, with the percentage rising to 50% in the poorest areas, and 43% in special schools. File Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

“They're the most vulnerable children in society and yet they're always the most forgotten children in society”.

Anne Hartnett, principal of St Paul’s School for children with additional needs, located in Montenotte, Co Cork, has shared her thoughts on the results of a lengthy survey detailing an “unprecedented” level of vacant teaching positions in both primary and secondary schools.