Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 September 2021
391. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education if an English higher level diploma level 8 will qualify a student to teach English at secondary school level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44148/21]
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.
It is a function of the Council under the Teaching Council Acts (s7(2)) to act as the competent authority for recognition of qualifications obtained by a person who has applied under this Act for registration as a teacher.
Should an individual have any queries regarding their qualifications they should continue to liaise directly with the Teaching Council.
They Teaching Council may be contacted by email @ info@teachingcouncil.ie or by phone; +353 (0)1 6517900, or LoCall 1890 224 224. Postal address; Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland. W23 Y7XO.
THE Post Primary Curricular subject requirements are published on the Teaching Council website and may be useful in this regard.
