Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 October 2015
192. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a city and guilds qualification obtained in another country is recognised within the Irish education system; if a person holding such a qualification requires further accreditation in order to teach here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34980/15]
View answerQuality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) operates the Irish National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC Ireland), which is a service offering information and advice on the academic recognition of foreign qualifications from various countries, including the UK, in Ireland. This service is accessible online at: http://www.naric.ie. With regard to the qualifications required for entry into the teaching profession in Ireland, I wish to inform the Deputy that the Teaching Council is the relevant competent authority with responsibility for setting and advising on these qualifications.
