A former school Principal in Monaghan says teachers are finding it difficult to get courses covered in time.
Margaret Conlon was speaking following a motion raised with Kerry County Council about more life skills being taught in schools.
She noted that is an ideal world, schools would be able to provide a wide range of practical skills and experiences for students, for more of their time in school.
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The former TD added that Transition Year offers an opportunity for students to get involved in a huge number of practical skills.
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan show this morning, she noted that teachers have a finite time with students.
