Jen Cummins (Dublin South Central, Social Democrats)

It is also because it is so expensive to live here, as previous contributors have said. Young teachers, in particular, are going elsewhere to live the best life they can over there that they could not possibly imagine having here now. However, when they come back, their huge experience is not being recognised. My understanding is that when they are teaching abroad they get huge experience and possibilities for management or middle management roles. However, when they come back, this is not recognised here and that is an awful shame.