Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2022
363. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to delays in processing applications by the Teaching Council; if she will clarify that there is only one member of staff processing overseas applications; and if further resources might be provided in order to increase the processing of applications given the current shortage of teachers in certain areas. [61913/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Teaching Council have advised that an average of 600 applications from teachers who qualified outside of Ireland are approved annually for registration. The average processing time for these applications is 10-11 weeks. Information on processing times is clearly provided on the Teaching Council website and the Council advise those intending to register from overseas to commence the process as early as possible in advance of seeking relevant employment. For those applying with qualifications obtained overseas the advice published on the website is up to 12 weeks from receipt of all required documentation. The Council has a dedicated Qualifications Assessment Unit and team of personnel dedicated to the assessment and processing of overseas applications.
