'Constant gaslighting' of teachers means I'm saying goodbye to the job I love

Trying to keep children safe is an immense responsibility but  Mairéad de Búrca says we cannot trust government to keep us safe with a 'let it rip' policy for schools 

Mairéad De Búrca, a recently retired special education teacher from Co Cork.Picture: Eddie O'Hare

I retired last week from a wonderful school; I could have happily stayed teaching for another 11 years. 

However, a few things made me decide to retire early; four watershed moments and the constant gaslighting.