Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 July 2021
255. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the number of applications processed by the Teaching Council in 2020 and to date in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35638/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015 the Teaching Council is the body with the statutory authority and responsibility for the regulation of the teaching profession in Ireland including the registration of teachers in the State.
The Teaching Council registers teachers in line with the requirements set out in the Teaching Council Act 2001-2015 and the Teaching Council (Registration) Regulations 2016.
The Teaching Council inform me that the approximate number of new registration applications processed in 2020 was 5,530. To date, in 2021 the number of registration applications processed is approximately 2,055. These figures include applications from teachers who qualified abroad. It is anticipated that approximately 3,500 Newly Qualified Teachers registration applications will be finalised over the summer months.
The number of Professional Master of Education verification applications processed in 2020 was 874. 887 have been processed thus far in 2021.
The total number of vetting applications completed in 2020 was 22,173. This number is made up of 8,812 standard vets and 13,361 re-vets for registered teachers. The total number of vetting applications completed from 1 Jan 2021 to 30 Jun 2021 is 9,853. This number is made up of 4,253 standard vets and 5,600 re-vets for registered teachers.
The overall number of Droichead applications processed in 2020 was 3,117 and 3,449 in 2021.
