Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 December 2007
392 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding the ongoing negotiations between her Department and the Teaching Council regarding the procedural difficulties surrounding the assessment of teaching qualifications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34909/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Teaching Council has processed over 5,800 new applications for teacher registration in primary, post primary and further education sectors since March 2006. In a small proportion of cases, assessment for registration required more detailed investigation and consideration of qualifications than is the norm or procedural issues arose which have since been resolved. The Teaching Council aims to finalise all outstanding cases in as short a timeframe as possible. The Department and the Council are continuing to work together, as necessary, in this regard.
