Teachers In Wicklow May Be Stopped Taking Career Breaks To Deal With Shortages

Due to the pressure on substitute teacher availability, non-statutory breaks may be considered.

Some trainee teachers who've done work placement may also be drafted in over the next few weeks.

The Social Democrats has described the idea as the Department of Education grasping at straws.

TD for Wicklow Jennifer Whitmore says the move highlights the government's failure to properly address the issue.