Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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306. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the use of a courier service by the Teaching Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36808/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The Teaching Council is the statutory professional standards body for the teaching profession, which promotes and regulates professional standards in teaching. The Deputy is referring to an operational matter for the Teaching Council in which I have no role. In carrying out its functions, the Council is expected to adhere to public policy requirements on the efficient use of resources and  in relation to procurement. The issue should be taken up directly with the Council.