Rory Mc Daid
Dr Rory Mc Daid is a senior lecturer at Marino Institute of Education, Dublin, where he leads the Migrant Teacher Project. His research focuses on teacher migration, inclusive education and refugee integration. Rory has published widely on internationally educated teachers and advises on education policy relating to migrant and refugee inclusion in Ireland and Europe. He is a board member of the European Journal of Inclusive Education.
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Equity and inclusion 19 June 2025 Supporting Ukrainian refugee teachers in Ireland
Rory Mc Daid
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 prompted an unprecedented response from the European Union (EU), activating the Temporary Protection Directive, which offers displaced persons rights to residence, employment and education. Among the 5.8 million displaced Ukrainians are approximately 22,000 teachers (Stolarski, 2024). While much has been written about...
Supporting Ukrainian refugee teachers in Ireland