Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 October 2015
208. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Skills if any study has been undertaken by the Teaching Council into the supply and qualifications of resource teachers in recognised special schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33670/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Teaching Council is the professional standards body for teaching in Ireland. It promotes and regulates the profession.
All registered teachers working in publicly-funded schools must be registered with the Teaching Council. In order to be registered, they must meet minimum standards for qualifications which have been established by the Council. Once registered, the recruitment and deployment of teachers is a matter for school management guided by relevant circulars issued by my Department.
The Council have been asked to prepare advice on teacher supply and is working closely with my Department on the matter. No specific study on the qualifications or supply of resource teachers has been undertaken by the Council.
