Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 238: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will establish a conversion course for trained Montessori teachers to enable them to become fully recognised teachers in the primary school structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39935/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy may be aware, the recognition of teacher qualifications is a matter for the Teaching Council, the body with responsibility for establishing and maintaining standards in the teaching profession. Consequently, the issue of conversion courses is a matter for the council in the first instance. I have no plans to establish such a course.