Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 703: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of boards of management that have to date requested an external review of a teacher's performance by the chief inspector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31214/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The Revised Procedures for the Suspension and Dismissal of Teachers were introduced at the beginning of the 2009/10 school year following necessary consultations and agreement with the education partners. The procedures adopt a progressive approach to addressing professional competence matters which include both informal and formal stages within the school. The involvement of the Inspectorate in reporting on a teacher's performance in specified circumstances will arise only at stage three, the external review stage, following completion of the earlier in-school stages. No request for an external review of a teacher's performance has yet been received by the Chief Inspector.