More than a third of teachers would consider leaving Ireland to teach abroad, a survey has found. The survey from the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) highlighted the serious concerns its members had about the profession's attractiveness and about posts of responsibility in schools. The union said these were never fully restored and have contributed to an increased workload, teacher burnout, and reduced promotional opportunities within schools. “We need to make the profession more attractive to ensure that teachers are retained and do not move to other jurisdictions or employments where they feel better valued. The TUI Annual Congress in Kilkenny concluded on Thursday, following a three-day session which heard about artificial intelligence, pay matters, burnout, and teacher retention issues.

Source: Irish Examiner April 09, 2026 15:05 UTC