PQ 1100
1100. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans in Budget 2027 to address the ongoing shortage of primary teachers nationwide, in view of reports that 996 teaching posts remain unfilled and that 7,864 substitute roles are currently being covered by unqualified personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59654/26]
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1100. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans in Budget 2027 to address the ongoing shortage of primary teachers nationwide, in view of reports that 996 teaching posts remain unfilled and that 7,864 substitute roles are currently being covered by unqualified personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59654/26]
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