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Teaching Qualifications.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 February 2004

Thursday, 19 February 2004

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Martin Ferris

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51 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the recent statement by the INTO general secretary regarding teacher training. [5298/04]

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There can be no doubt that maintaining and enhancing the quality of teachers is central to the delivery of a high-quality education system suited to the needs of the 21st century. We are most fortunate in Ireland that teaching continues to attract large numbers of high-calibre candidates. If the education of these young professionals is to keep pace with the challenges facing the education system, we must seek to identify the competencies required of teachers and ensure that these are developed during pre-service, induction and continuing professional development programmes.

In order to advance the development of policies on teacher education, I am establishing new structures within my Department which will facilitate interaction with the colleges of education and other relevant interests on issues concerning teacher education. I am committed to the development of a coherent national policy on teaching as a profession, spanning pre-service, induction and continuing professional development.

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