Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 448: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when section 30 of the Teaching Council Act 2001, in relation to the remuneration of non-registered or suspended teachers will take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18905/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I have indicated my intention to commence Section 30 of the Teaching Council Act in the near future. I have also indicated that the commencement of the section will provide for it to be regulated that a school may employ unregistered personnel on a time limited basis in exceptional circumstances. I believe that the above proposed legislative arrangement reflects the situation facing schools today where it is not always possible, for a variety of reasons, to engage a registered teacher for substitution duty. I intend that this proposed amendment will be facilitated under the Education (Patronage) Bill.