Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 June 2014
88. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the exact qualification and standard in professional counselling required for guidance counsellors in second level schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25039/14]
View answerA Guidance Counsellor is a registered second level teacher and in addition should hold a qualification in guidance in accordance with my Department's Circular 12/05. My Department currently considers applications for recognition of equivalent qualifications on a case by case basis.As a number of higher education institutions are reviewing and updating their programmes my Department is considering same with a view to publishing an updated list of recognised courses.
