In accordance with the terms of Directive 2005/36/EC the Teaching Council is the designated authority in Ireland for assessing applications for registration from persons recognised as teachers in other EU/EEA countries.
Where shortfalls are identified in the courses of study undertaken leading to the academic and professional qualifications held by such applicants, the applicant must be given the choice of addressing theses shortfalls by means of an aptitude test or by way of an adaptation period.
In relation to the primary sector, while shortfalls may arise in a variety of fields, such as curricular areas, the foundation disciplines, or age range, the most common shortfall to be addressed is in relation to the Irish language requirement.
I have made inquiries with the Teaching Council and from the 28th March 2006 to date, the number of primary teachers who trained in another jurisdiction who have indicated the Adaptation option as their preferred method of meeting the Irish Language requirement is 315.