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:
New Government Finance Strategy Aims For 70k Jobs By 2030
Longford Westmeath TD Robert Troy launched the new 'Ireland for Finance Strategy' alongside the Tánaiste today.
Westmeath County Council To Hold Public Consultations For Arts Plan
They'll take place across the county this September.
Excitement Building Ahead Of Electric Picnic Opening Day
The gates will officially open this Thursday.
Staffing Crisis Puts Early Years Places Under Pressure
As many as 1,570 children under the age of three in the Midlands are still waiting for an Early Years place.
Proposed Westmeath Housing Development Reduced After Residents’ Concerns
Abbey Road GSL are looking to develop houses in Athlone.
Teenage Boy Taken To Hospital Following Ballinasloe Crash
Three teenage boys were taken to Portiuncula Hospital.
North Midlands Credit Union CEO Hopes Failed Roscommon Merger Will Be Revisited
A merger was turned down as a 75% member approval requirement wasn't met.
Water Source Recovery Behind Hosepipe Ban Extension For Laois and Offaly - Uisce Eireann
Water Treatment Operation Manager with Uisce Éireann James Joyce says more water needs to be conserved.
