Ireland's School Principals in Crisis | Limerick News

Ireland’s school principals are burning out at an alarming rate, with 80% reporting moderate to high burnout after logging over 50 hours a week and being denied even vacation time. A new Dublin City University study reveals that 95% blame unrealistic demands from the Department of Education and overwhelming responsibilities — from HR to maintenance — for their exhaustion. Nearly a third say their mental health is poor or very poor, and 81% find existing support inadequate. With two in ten considering quitting within a year, experts warn this could spell disaster for the sustainability of the principal role unless systemic changes are made. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/88787adb96a313bd