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:
Laois TD Despairs Over Irish Farming Future
Willie Aird has been speaking at the latest meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture.
Laois Cafe Hosts Grand Opening Today
The Poet's Cottage in Camross was originally a heritage project.
Enoch Burke Appearing In Court Via Video Link Today
He was arrested and imprisoned this week.
50 Bed Westmeath Nursing Home Unit Due Open June 2026
Details in Clonbrusk community nursing unit are due to be completed next Friday.
Midlands Showcase Expo
The event is taking place in the TUS International Arena on December 3rd from 10am to 4pm.
Chasing Abbey And Mundy Headliners At Dublin NYE Festival
Tickets are on sale now for the three day event.
Nitrates Derogation Taking Centre Stage For ICMSA AGM
Both the Taoiseach and Minister for Agriculture will be in attendance.
Westmeath Author's 'Ninety Nine Words For Rain' Wins At Irish Book Awards
Manchán Magan has won the Irish Book Awards title after passing away in August.
Man Dies In Midlands Workplace Accident
A man in his 40s has died after an incident in Longford.
Emergency Services Attend Scene Of Offaly Crash
The crash took place near Edenderry this evening.
EU Commission To Propose Three Year Extension Of Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation
Brussels intends to continue Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation beyond 2025.
Bank of Ireland Launches ‘Trade Down’ Loan To Help Homeowners Downsize
Aimed at homeowners wanting to move to smaller homes.
IFA Mounts Final Push To Block Mercosur Deal
The deal is scheduled to be ratified next month.
Offaly TD Calls For Further School Upgrades Across Offaly
Two schools in Offaly have been granted approvals this week.
Meeting Planned To Fast Track Construction Of N52 Link Road
The Tullamore to Kilbeggan Link Road is part of the National Development Plan.
Oil Spill On Offaly Road
It happened on Tullamore's Clara Road at around lunchtime today.
Westmeath Businessman To Represent Midlands At Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards
23 finalists are shortlisted.
Mouse Crashes Westmeath Wedding In Viral Video
The wedding took place in Castletown Geoghegan
Laois TD Renews Calls To Update Wind Farm Guidelines
Regulations have not been updated in almost 20 years.
Schools Need Better Promotion Of Apprenticeships - TUI
Apprenticeships are being discussed by the Higher Education Committee today.
