Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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386. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting on a Teaching Council number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45113/21]

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 Teaching Council registers teachers in line with the requirements set out in the Teaching Council Act 2001-2015 and the Teaching Council (Registration) Regulations 2016.

All applicants for registration must submit a completed application form, supporting documentation and complete the Garda vetting process. Applicants are advised that during peak processing periods registration may take 6-10 weeks, and processing timeframes are published on their website.

The teacher in question submitted an application for registration on the 25 August 2021 and was registered three weeks later on the 16 September 2021, weil within the published timeframes.

Should the individual have any queries regarding their registration they are advised to liaise directly with the Teaching Council.