Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she can assist in a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55735/22]

Norma 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.

It is a function of the Council under the Teaching Council Acts (s7(2)) to act as the competent authority for recognition of qualifications obtained by a person who has applied under this Act for registration as a teacher. Teachers whose applications meet all the necessary requirements are registered by the Teaching Council under the Teaching Council (Registration) Regulations 2016.

I am informed by the Teaching Council that the individual referred to by the Deputy is currently registered under Route 3 - Further Education.

This individual has also submitted an application for registration under Route 2 – Post-Primary. This application is currently pending additional documentation in order to determine whether the applicant meets the registration requirements for Route 2.

The Teaching Council will review this application and will contact the applicant directly in respect of progressing same.