John Halligan (Waterford, Independent)

However it is done, maybe the Minister could advocate that. Setting up a database would help because sometimes the argument made is that a teacher could not be found, and the Minister knows that.

I refer to retired teachers. The Minister knows this is an issue. I find it illogical and wholly inequitable that hundreds of retired teachers continue to work in the education system while countless new graduates cannot find work.

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