He believes teachers should work for longer before taking a career break.
An Offaly TD is pushing for reform on the length of time newly qualified teachers work before going on a career break.
Fianna Fail's Tony McCormack believes the Government should enforce a minimum five year period before it can be applied for.
The current policy varies in each school and is up to principals and boards of management.
Deputy McCormack says it's adding to high turnover levels in the sector:
Over €800k Of Contraband Seized In Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare
Smoke bombs, airguns and flares were also confiscated.
Jury In Trial Of Jozef Puska’s Family Members Starts Deliberations
His two brothers are accused of withholding information.
Laois Cemetery To Be Renovated
The works are set to be complete by 2026.
Famous Laois Cinema Could Be Renovated Into Enterprise Centre
The local authority is currently finalising the purchase of the building.
Laois Fitness Expert Warns Of Burnout
She says overtraining can cause burnout.
Laois Walks Festival Returns With Over 20 Trails
All levels of walkers can take part.
Five Severely Neglected Dogs Rescued By ISPCA in Laois
The national office of the ISPCA rescued five Cavachons in Portlaoise with the help of Gardaí.
Gardaí Attend Scene Of Laois Crash
The crash involved two cars.
Westmeath Pride Festival Returns This Weekend
The events are starting earlier this year.
Laois TD Holds No Confidence In HIQA's Safeguarding Policies
It follows the release of Nursing Homes footage.
Midlands Get Status Yellow Thunderstorm Warnings
There's warnings of heavy downpours with thunderstorms.
Westmeath Woman Fears Release Of McCann Suspect
She alleges she was raped by the man.
Laois Farmer Elected Vice Chair Of European Agri-Lobby Group
He will campaign as part of the Copa-Cogeca beef group.
Midlands Communities Meeting Over Proposed Bellair Windfarm
The meeting is taking place in Moate this evening.
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses Following Crash in Westmeath
A vehicle caused a crash in Athlone last Thursday before continuing towards Birr.
Midlands Shop Served Closure Order Over Food Contamination
Stop 'n Shop on Tullow Street was one of ten businesses that was served the order in May.
Gardaí Involved In "Controlled Delivery" Of Arms To Carlow Town Shooter
A Dail committee heard from the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris yesterday.
Closing Speeches Conclude In Trial Of Four Members Of Jozef Puska’s Family
They are accused of withholding information regarding the investigation into Ashling Murphy’s murder.
Westmeath Quantity Surveyor Named On Revenue Tax Defaulters List
She received a three and a half year sentence.
Jozef Puska’s Sisters-In-Law's Barristers Urges Jury To Acquit
They’re accused of assisting him.
