Written answers

Tuesday, 9 November 2021

Department of Education and Skills

Teaching Council of Ireland

Photo of Niamh SmythNiamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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397. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) has not received a response form the Teaching Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54528/21]

Photo of Norma FoleyNorma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015 the Teaching Council is the body with 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 are required to submit a completed application form including supporting documentation (e.g. qualification transcripts, Character Reference Forms) and complete the Garda vetting process via the Council. All applicants are advised of both phone and email contact information for the Council.

The Teaching Council has informed my official that they will follow up with the applicant again with a view to finalising her registration.

It is important that the person referred to should continue to liaise directly with the Teaching Council and follow their guidance in order to meet the criteria to obtain her registration.

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