Michael Moynihan (Cork North-West, Fianna Fail)

The review of the EPSEN Act was very important research. I commend all those who helped with the review. Launched recently, it provides very good information, including on additional needs.

Teacher and SNA recruitment is kept under constant review by the Department. Many of the boards of management of schools and education and training boards are conducting interviews in these weeks to fill vacancies. Teachers also get additional training. It is important to note that many great teachers are coming through the colleges and going into the education system. We have to be very mindful of the possibility that there will be teacher shortages in future. We are working to keep that under review. Boards of management and the Department are working to ensure that staff are in place.

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