“Irish teachers are among the best paid in the world, despite the austerity-era salary cuts. Their starting salaries are about 17% above of the international average, according to an annual guide to education systems around the world. The OECD’s Education at a Glance compares data from 34 countries in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and a number of partner countries …” (more)
[Katherine Donnelly, Independent, 24 November]