Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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358. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if teachers' work experience can be considered from the date of their application in view of the delays being experienced by those awaiting teacher registration numbers. [36737/18]

Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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359. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) can commence their determination of work experience from the date of their application in view of the particular circumstances in the case. [36738/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I propose to takes Questions Nos. 358 and 359 together.

The Teaching Council registers teachers in line with the requirements set out under Section 31 of the Teaching Council Act 2001-2015. This requires a teacher to submit an application for registration, provide supporting documentation and complete the vetting process. Where an applicant holds an out-of-State qualification the documentation is assessed under the EU Directive 2005/36/EC as amended. Finalising registration only occurs once the application is fully processed including the qualifications assessment process.

Generally teachers are initially registered with the condition of fulfilling post-qualification professional practice conditions. The teacher is given three years from the date of registration to fulfil these conditions.  For teachers who have these conditions attached, it is not possible to commence the fulfilment of these conditions until initial registration is finalised.  Should a teacher have previously fulfilled these conditions or an equivalent in a different jurisdiction then the condition can be lifted on submission of the relevant evidence.

Where a teacher has a specific query regarding his/her conditions of registration, queries should be sent to conditions@teachingcouncil.ie.