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 Students Win Top Prizes In Children's Art Competition
The very first Texaco Children’s Art Competition was held in 1955.
"There's No Defence For Having A Knife" - Midlands Garda
Midlands Gardaí have seized nearly 600 knives in the past four years.
Unsafe Residents And Overcrowded Rooms Highlighted In IPA Accommodation Centre
They're among the concerns raised by residents to the Health Watchdog.
Midlands Taxi Numbers See Significant Drop Since 2019
23 counties have seen a reduction in the past five years.
Approval Granted For Mullingar Hospital To Recruit Staff For Paediatric Diabetes Service
The clinic has been facing pressures due to staffing and resources.
Aontú Blames Lack Of Government Action For Increasing Road Deaths
63 people have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year.
Westmeath Solar Farm Proposals Up For Decision
The project would see the farm operated for a period of 40 years.
Century-Old Westmeath Business To Close
It first started operating in 1911.
Lack Of Supply Leads To 8% Jump In Midlands House Prices - Association of Irish Mortgage Advisers
House price growth in the midlands is exceeding the national average.
Taoiseach Offers Assurances Over Government's Focus On Westmeath Paediatric Diabetes Services
Concern is being voiced about the State's approach to ensuring the service continues.
Robot Dogs And Psyche Tests Feature On TUS Athlone Open Day
Leaving cert students will be taking guided tours of the campus today.
Release Date For Leaving Cert Results Revealed
It's slightly later than usual.
Westmeath Star Robbie Henshaw Opens New Vision Ireland Store
The rugby superstar is encouraging everyone to 'Skip the Skip.'
Clear Choice On €20m Offaly Hospice Site, Says North Westmeath Hospice
The Health Minister is due to make a decision on the site shortly.
Tara Mines Set To Reopen
The mine has been closed since last June.
Childcare "Crisis" Forcing Closure Of Laois Provider
The Cullohill provider has been in business for a decade and a half.
Almost 600 Knives Seized By Midlands Gardaí Since 2020
It comes after Cabinet agreed tougher sentences for those caught with a knife.
Nurse Transferred From Portlaoise Hospital To Alleviate Pressure On MRHM - Sinn Féin
She'll be used until a new appointee is released to the Paediatric Diabetes Service.
Offaly Town's Masterplan Prioritising 'Walkability'
The strategy also highlights the need to tackle dereliction in the town.
Funeral Arrangements Announced For Offaly Man Who Died In Workplace Incident
Mark Walsh passed away on Monday.
