Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2015
535. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the situation of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if she is aware of such difficulties facing teaching graduates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44066/15]
View answerThe Teaching Council is the professional body for teaching in Ireland. It was established on a statutory basis under the Teaching Council Act, 2001 in March 2006. One of its functions is to establish and maintain the Register of Teachers. Conditional Registration may be granted when an applicant for registration has not fulfilled all of the Teaching Council's registration requirements. If Conditional Registration is granted, the Council informs the teacher of the conditions imposed, the measures required to meet them, and the timeframe within which they must be met.
If a registered teacher is unable to complete the requirements of a registration condition within the specified period, he or she may apply to the Council for an extension. This application must be made in the year in which the specified period is due to expire. The teacher must outline the difficulties and/or extenuating circumstances preventing the completion of the required measures in the time specified. Each application for an extension is evaluated by the Council on its merits.
The teacher, to whom the Deputy refers, may apply for an extension by completing the Extension Request Form which is available on the Teaching Council website at the following link - http://www.teachingcouncil.ie/en/Publications/Registration/Documents/Application-EXT-01.pdf
