Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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171. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the case of a person (details supplied) seeking a teaching number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28220/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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Under the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015 the Teaching Council is, since 2006, the body with statutory authority and responsibility for the registration of teachers in this State, including the recognition of teaching qualifications.

Applications for registration are considered by the Teaching Council under Section 31 of the Acts and the Teaching Council Registration Regulations 2016.

Once the applicant has furnished a completed registration application form with the supporting documentation and completed the Garda Vetting process, the Teaching Council will either grant registration, grant registration subject to conditions or refuse registration. Section 31(8) of the Acts provides that, where an applicant is unhappy with the outcome he or she may appeal a decision of the Council to the High Court.

The Council is independent in the discharge of its registration functions and my Department has no involvement. Accordingly, any enquiries concerning individual cases should be addressed to the Council.