Ms Phil Fox:

As the Chairman spoke, it struck me that, since 30 April 2022, we have completed processing 6,700 applications for teacher registration. I again refer back to my opening comments on the council's legislative remit and the provisions set out in both primary and secondary legislation - statutory instruments - on which the Houses of the Oireachtas have signed off. We are required to ensure the standards are met. I realise I am repeating what I said earlier. Our role is to register teachers. Matters of employment and deployment fall outside of the council's remit. The council is very focused on its role, remit and responsibilities, which are quite extensive. That is where the conversation and the work is focused.