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:
Midlands Ministers Travelling Abroad For St Patrick's Day
New York, Austin and Perth are just some of the cities that will be visited.
Former Irish Boxer Pleads Guilty To Serious 'Stabbing' Of Relative
Mary Nevin appeared in Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court today.
Athlone Town AFC Launches Business Collective Uniting Midlands Companies
The platform connects local organisations with the club and supporters.
Midlands Forecaster Issues Severe Flood Warning
The region could still be hit by the storm, according to Ireland's Weather Channel.
Westmeath Hospital Under Pressure As Admissions Surge
There's very long waiting times for any non-urgent patients.
Emergency Services On Scene Of Multi Vehicle Crash In Westmeath
Significant delays are being reported around the area.
Westmeath Garda Station 'Open For Business' Following Criminal Damage
The Barrack Street station in Athlone was vandalised on Sunday.
Midlands MEP Calls For EU Suspension Of Grok Amid Digital Services Act Probe
The AI program faces scrutiny over creating sexual deepfakes of women and girls.
Green Midlands City Initiative Needs State Support - Ballymore Group
Ballymore Group says the project must start imminently to meet its 2040 target.
Laois Councillor Calls For Review Of Rural Primary School Admission Policies
Aisling Moran is advocating for the simplification of protocols.
Hundreds Of Midlands Homes Without Power As Storm Chandra Hits
A separate warning is being issued for rain in parts of the South East of the country.
Braveheart Fans Preparing For Auction From Midlands Home
Pieces are being sold from St Martin's in Trim where Mel Gibson stayed when shooting Braveheart.
New Grand Canal Centre Set For Offaly This Summer
The Grand Canal Craft Centre of Excellence at Cappincur in Tullamore, is expected to be operational by June.
Midlands Historic Buildings To Receive Almost €780k In Funding
Around 48 projects are getting funding under the Thatched Buildings scheme.
New Training Facility Opening For Midlands Farmers
FRS Plans are being made for the Longford Westmeath Farmer's Mart in Ballymahon.
Electronic Waste Collection Days Set For Offaly
The collections will take place in Clara and Banagher.
Laois Carpark Closes Until End Of January
Tower Hill in Portlaoise is closing for resurfacing works.
Bishop Of Ferns Appointed For Laois Parishes
Ger Nash is the new Bishop for 42 parishes including ones in Laois and Offaly's Seir Kieran.
Over 12K Jobs Created By Enterprise Ireland Backed Companies
It comes as companies continue to cite cost pressures as major concern.
Students Reminded Of February 1st CAO Deadline For Restricted Courses
1,000 more college places have been made available.
