asked the Minister for Education if he will allow qualified teachers from other countries whose subject or subjects do not require knowledge of the Irish language to become registered; and, if not, why.
Written Answers. - Secondary Teacher Registration.
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The statutory regulations of the Registration Council for Secondary Teachers prescribe that an applicant for registration must produce evidence of having a competent knowledge of the Irish language.
The regulations do not provide for any exceptions from that requirement, and I have no power to authorise exceptions.