Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

That is not what the Bill is about at all. The Bill is about the Teaching Council and its specific role with regard to fitness to practice and vetting. It has nothing to do with the celebration of teachers because the vast majority of teachers do a great job. This relates to a tiny minority of teachers who are causing concern and who may come to the attention of the Teaching Council and then be subject to the fitness to teach process. It has nothing to do with the general atmosphere in schools. I condemn any bullying of teachers and a number of actions are being taken in respect of bullying in schools, be it of teachers or students.

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