Second-level students are continuing to miss out on subjects they should be able to study because of the abject failure of this Government to address the ongoing teacher recruitment crisis in Ireland. As remarkable as it might seem, putting teachers in front of classrooms and keeping them there remains a significant challenge in second-level schools in 2026. The TUI represents 22,000 educators in second-level schools, third-level colleges and in centres of further education and training. Three out of every four schools advertised positions in the previous six months for which no teacher applied. We need a regulated, equitable and coherent national approach so that all teachers and students are prepared for this significant technological shift.

Source: The Irish Times April 06, 2026 05:11 UTC