Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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131. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for requesting teachers that re-register with the Teaching Council to furnish original transcripts of their qualifications in view of the fact their credentials are available by accessing the Department's teacher number and PPS number; the consideration that will be given to streamlining and simplifying the process for those returning to teaching; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25878/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015 the Teaching Council is the body with the statutory authority and responsibility for the regulation of the teaching profession in Ireland including the registration of teachers in the State. The Council registers teachers in accordance with the Teaching Council Acts and the Teaching Council (Registration) Regulations 2016, as amended.

The Teaching Council has informed me that in the event that a teacher lapses from the Register and subsequently reapplies a full application form must be submitted by the teacher under Section 31 of the Act. This may include supporting documentation linked to qualifications and recognition outside the State. Where the Council has previously received the documentation and it meets the current requirements, the applicant is not required to re-submit the documentation.