This country note for Education at a Glance 2026 provides an overview of the key characteristics of the education system in Ireland. In line with this year’s thematic focus, it emphasises teacher shortages while also covering other parts of the education system. The data in this note are provided for the latest available year. Readers are referred to the corresponding tables in Education at a Glance 2026 for notes and reference years.

• Teacher shortages
• The output of educational institutions and the impact of learning
• Access to education, participation and progression
• Financial resources invested in education
• Teachers, the learning environment and the organisation of schools