Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 1380: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that An Chomhairle Mhuinteoireachtas has records of the teacher training elements of the qualifications of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal, including official original statements and letters from the relevant third level institutions; if he will ensure that the person's application to be registered with the Teaching Council is progressed; if he will expedite this application process in view of the fact that their application has been delayed as a result of an oversight on the part of the Teaching Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47911/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The Teaching Council has had responsibility for registering teachers since its establishment on 28 March, 2006. My Department does not have any involvement in this process.

I have made enquiries regarding this case with the Teaching Council and have been informed that there is still information outstanding which is needed before the application can be progressed. This information is related to the applicant's degree qualification and was requested from the applicant originally in July and September 2008 and again this month.