Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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I have three examples in Wexford where the principals retired and I was sure the deputy principals would take up the positions. However, they had no interest in them because of the commitment required and the fact they would not be adequately rewarded for doing it. I know a principal who has stepped back because the number in the school and the workload have increased as have the pressures. The assistance is not forthcoming.