Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is no legislation promised on this matter, a Cheann Comhairle. I am aware that we have succeeded in recruiting 5,000 additional teachers since this Government of Fine Gael, Independents and the Independent Alliance came to office, which is a considerable number. I acknowledge there are difficulties in recruiting teachers in certain subjects and substitute teachers in certain instances but I am unable to give the Deputy an answer to his question, which does not relate to promised legislation or the programme for Government.

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