Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will follow on with an issue that frequently comes up on the ground in respect of young teachers, that is, of temporary posts arising and young teachers feeling they are not getting a fair shake of the dice in terms of being able to apply for or get these temporary positions. What is the policy within the Department to ensure that young, unemployed teachers are given some sort of priority in terms of filling temporary posts, sick posts and so on?