Severe staffing shortages to result in schools sharing teachers
The ASTI has described the shortage of staff at second-level as “critical”. From September onwards, Irish secondary schools are set to share teachers across a number of high-demand subjects, due to severe staffing shortages. With unfilled vacancies in almost half of the state’s secondary schools, a Red C poll conducted this week highlighted that as […]
3 years ago
Health service could turn to Cuba after 60% of graduate doctors emigrate
The HSE endured its worst month on record for overcrowding during March. As Ireland’s health service stretches to breaking point off the back of staggering junior doctor emigration figures, the solution of turning to the Cuban health system has been muted by the country’s ambassador to Ireland. The proposal was made by Ambassador Bernardo Guanche […]
3 years ago
Housing in Ireland for young people is “severely unaffordable”
36% of people aged 25-29 lived with their parents in 2020. Housing in Ireland has become “severely unaffordable” in Ireland, according to the Parliamentary Budget Office. The description was published in a report on Wednesday (12 January). Between 2012 and 2020, house prices nationally increased by a whopping 77%. This is despite national average wages […]
4 years ago
Nearly a third of young people intend to emigrate in the next 12 months, new survey reveals
39% of respondents had their workers’ rights abused. Just under a third of young people are intending on emigrating from Ireland in the next 12 months. This is according to a recent survey published by Sinn Féin TD and Spokesperson for Workers’ Rights Louise O’Reilly. Speaking at Leinster House on Thursday morning, O’Reilly said: “I […]
4 years ago
Free flights home for Irish people living in Australia if they move back for jobs
Great news for those looking to come back. An Irish recruitment specialist company are offering free flights back to Ireland for Irish workers in Australia if they moved back home for work. FRS Recruitment state that they are are offering free flights home for placed candidates, as they host information sessions to assist people looking to make the […]
8 years ago
There’s an event in Dublin this evening for anyone thinking of moving to Australia
Fancy a change of lifestyle? It’s Australia Day today so Aussies all over the world are celebrating in style. You’ve probably seen some of your friends that live in Oz sitting on a beach or park drinking beers and if those social media posts give you FOMO there’s a great event in Dublin this evening. […]
9 years ago