Special Educational Needs Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 October 2015

Thursday, 1 October 2015

Questions (209)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Question:

209. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will request the Teaching Council to undertake a study, in accordance with section 7(2)(h) of the Teaching Council Act 2001, into the impact of the proposed revised registration requirements for the supply of resource teachers for recognised special schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33671/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

Primary teachers who are registered with the Teaching Council are eligible to be appointed resource teachers in recognised special schools. I do not intend requesting the Council to undertake a study, in accordance with Section 7(2)(h) of the Teaching Council Act 2001, into the impact of any possible changes registration requirements for the supply of resource teachers for recognised special schools.