Seán Barrett
Ceist:44 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Science if his inspectorate has assessed the teaching quality provided by unqualified substitute teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11097/98]
Written Answers. - Substitute Teachers.
The great majority of substitute teachers are qualified. Unqualified substitute teachers are generally engaged by schools for short periods only. Where qualified or unqualified substitute teachers are engaged for a longer period, their work can be inspected as part of the normal process of inspection that takes place in schools.