Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is a very good point because they will very much enhance provision. We have reached out to those who have teaching qualifications and teaching backgrounds. We have invited them to register with the Teaching Council. A number have already done so. The numbers are small at this point, which is understandable, for a variety of reasons. Some 48 or 49 people have currently registered with the Teaching Council. That is being progressed by that body, which will be a great addition in future.