Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2021
443. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education her plans to amend circular 52/2013 to allow those who have completed a two-year level 9 qualification in special and inclusive education to take on a role in special education (details supplied). [44870/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe recruitment and appointment of teachers to fill teaching posts is a matter for the individual school authority, subject to procedures agreed under Section 24(3) of the Education Act 1998 (as amended by the Education (Amendment) Act 2012).
In accordance with Department Circular 31/ 2011, and Circular 44/2019 which are available on the Department’s website under www.education.ie, schools are required to employ appropriately qualified and registered teachers. Circular 31/ 2011 and Circular 44/2019 details a cascade of measures for the recruitment of teachers, prioritising registered teachers over retired registered teachers and unregistered people.
