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

I understand the Deputy's intentions. However, in general, all legislation needs to be kept under review, in case some aspect of it is not operating in accordance with the intentions outlined during its passage. There will be opportunities to follow through on these issues in a variety of ways, including at an Oireachtas committee, if deemed necessary. The provisions of the Teaching Council Act, as amended, will be applied on a day to day basis through the work of the Teaching Council and should any issue arise from implementation of the Bill, including the commencement of the remaining sections, and ongoing review of the legislation by my Department and the council, further amendments will be considered, as required. I do not consider there is any necessity to provide for the review suggested by the Deputy because we already have checks and balances.

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