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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 4 MIN

Why three in four teachers work ‘above and beyond’ contracted work hours!

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Three in four teachers from early years to secondary and special education work overtime hours daily to get things done. That’s according to a new “Teachers of Ireland Survey” carried out by Schooldays.ie. Speaking to Anton with more on this was Michael Gillespie is General Secretary of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland.

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