Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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192. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a City and Guilds qualification obtained in another country is recognised within the Irish education system; if a person holding such a qualification requires further accreditation in order to teach here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34980/15]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) operates the Irish National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC Ireland), which is a service offering information and advice on the academic recognition of foreign qualifications from various countries, including the UK, in Ireland. This service is accessible online at: .

With regard to the qualifications required for entry into the teaching profession in Ireland, I wish to inform the Deputy that the Teaching Council is the relevant competent authority with responsibility for setting and advising on these qualifications.