Cathal Crowe
Question:919. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if assistance will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied). [15361/21]
View answerWednesday, 24 March 2021
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Under the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015 the Teaching Council is the body with statutory authority and responsibility for the regulation of the teaching profession in Ireland including the registration of teachers in the State.
In order to register with the Council a teacher must submit a fully completed application form, provide supporting documentation (e.g. qualification transcripts, module descriptors, Character Reference etc.) and complete the Garda Vetting process. Only completed applications can be finalised and registration granted. Where an application is incomplete the Council engages with the teacher regarding the missing documentation or alternatives options as appropriate. In instances where an applicant for registration meets all the registration requirements in the provision of alternative character reference(s), registration will be progressed.
The person referred to by the Deputy should continue to liaise directly with the Teaching Council and follow their guidance regarding their registration.
The Teaching Council inform me that they have been in contact with the applicant on this matter.