David Stanton
Question:314 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of applications for recognition from teachers who qualified outside the State that are currently being assessed by his Department in the respective subject areas; the number which are for primary and second level teaching; the length of time it takes to reach a decision on average; the number of such applications received in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and to date in 2003; the number that have been approved and rejected at each level in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18703/03]