Written answers

Wednesday, 2 April 2008

Department of Education and Science

School Staffing

9:00 pm

Photo of Olivia MitchellOlivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 701: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it is intended to cease payment to teachers currently employed but unqualified and studying for a qualification; if the registration requirement with the Teaching Council will be waived pending qualification; if a lead-in period is envisaged; the impact on the total teaching population envisaged when registration becomes mandatory; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11296/08]

Photo of Mary HanafinMary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I have indicated my intention to commence Section 30 of Teaching Council Act later this year. Thereafter only registered teachers will be entitled to be paid on an ongoing or open-ended basis.

I have also indicated my intention to provide for the use of unregistered personnel where this is a last resort for schools and I will be looking at the best manner in which this can be time limited.

The move to mandatory registration of teachers will be an important factor in progressively ensuring a fully qualified and registered teaching cohort.

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