Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 April 2009
70 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science when he will bring forward legislation to commence section 30 of the Teaching Council Act 2001; the type of legislation needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14827/09]
View answerSection 30 of the Teaching Council Act requires a Ministerial Order to provide for its commencement. However, I have indicated my intention to amend Section 30 so that a school may employ unregistered personnel on a time limited basis in limited circumstances.
I believe this proposed legislative arrangement reflects the situation facing schools today where it is not always possible, for a variety of reasons, to engage a registered teacher for substitution duty.
I intend that this amendment be facilitated under the Education (Patronage) Bill which will be published in the near future.
