Principals around the country are criticising the Education Minister's suggestion that the problem is not as large as it seems.
Principals have hit back at comments by the Education Minister over the shortage of substitute school teachers.
In response to a suggestion principals up and down the country were struggling to access substitutes, she said it wasn't happening to the degree suggested.
However, Principal of Portlaoise Educate Together, Sinead Harte, says the issue is an ongoing problem:
Offaly MEP Eyes Growth For Irish Whiskey During EU-India Trade Talks
Irish whiskey exports to India have risen over the past five years despite tariffs.
Polish Pilot Found Guilty Of €8.4m Midlands Drug Smuggling Operation
The jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts on all Michal Luczak's charges.
Offaly Councillor Questions Housing Scheme
Tullamore has been chosen to trial the new affordable housing priority scheme.
Medical Conditions Linked To Psoriasis In Focus For Awareness Week
Psoriasis Awareness Week takes place from today through November 4th.
Laois Company Named Finalist In National Startup Awards
MyComfort is based in Portlaoise.
Water Quality The Focus At Agricultural Conference In Laois
The conference is being held at the Heritage Hotel in Killenard today.
Offaly Farmer Named Farming For Nature Ambassador
Daingean's Margaret Edgill manages Mount Briscoe Farm.
Westmeath University Scammed Out Of Nearly €100k
TUS Midlands says it happened last September in their Annual Financial Statements Report.
Gardaí Make €8m Laois Cocaine Seizure
116kg of the drug were discovered after a search operation in the county yesterday.
Midlands Town Facing Major Job Losses
Fastway Couriers' parent company is pointing to inflation, rising costs, and market pressure.
Laois Councillors Call For Referendum Commission On Presidential Nominations
Gareth Sheridan's bid to become president was blocked by Fianna Fail and Fine Gael Councillors.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €314k
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
Midlands First Aid Expert Urges Public To Learn Stroke Signs
World Stroke Day takes place tomorrow.
Construction Industry Flags Biodiversity Costs In New Building Designs
The Director of the CIF believes decisions around this will see long term affects.
Strike At Offaly Food Plant Called Off
Management at Carroll's Cuisine has agreed to enter talks on employee working conditions.
Westmeath Restaurant Owner Pleads Guilty To €3m Arson Incident
The plea comes after a protracted period of time in producing the case's book of evidence.
RTÉ Faces Fresh Payments Scandal As NUJ Calls For Transparency
A new RTÉ report reveals eight irregular payments of between €10,000 and €30,000.
Offaly TD Backs Micheál Martin Despite Party Leadership Pressure
There is growing pressure for the Taoiseach to step down as Fianna Fáil leader.
Midlands MEP Calls For EU Action To Slash Energy Prices
Ciaran Mullooly wants the EU to launch a supergrid linking cheaper electricity to Ireland.
Midlands Towns Improve Scores In Tidy Towns Competition
Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix was one of the big winners, taking home the Tiny Tidy Towns Schools Award.
