The places will come on stream in two stages, starting with 320 extra places in 2023

School children and parents pleaded with the Minister for Education Norma Foley to step in and introduce a homework ban

The ASTI says permanent posts, a reduction in red tape and shortening the time required to qualify as a teacher were required

Teaching unions have called for drastic action to address the current shortage of teachers in Ireland, including the establishment of an emergency taskforce.

Ms Justice Ring said this case highlighted the importance of social, personal and health discussions in schools, which had led to the boy confiding in his teacher about the sexual abuse

The updated Building Momentum deal proposes a staggered pay increase of 6.5 per cent over the course of 18 months

Minister for Education Norma Foley pointed out that the starting salary for teachers was €38,000 which was higher than other countries.

The Teachers Union of Ireland has warned that the cost-of-living crisis is making it harder for schools to recruit and retain teachers.

Up to five children and teenagers are diagnosed each week with Type 1 diabetes in Ireland.

The President of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) has defended plans to ballot members on industrial action