214. Deputy David Maxwell asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of concerns raised by Irish teachers returning from teaching overseas regarding the Teaching Council registration process; the number of applications for registration from teachers qualified and experienced overseas that are currently awaiting determination; the average processing time for such applications over the past three years; whether her Department has engaged with the Teaching Council regarding reported delays, inconsistent registration outcomes and barriers faced by returning Irish teachers; whether consideration is being given to introducing a dedicated registration pathway for Irish teachers returning from recognised education systems abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54071/26]

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214. Deputy David Maxwell asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of concerns raised by Irish teachers returning from teaching overseas regarding the Teaching Council registration process; the number of applications for registration from teachers qualified and experienced overseas that are currently awaiting determination; the average processing time for such applications over the past three years; whether her Department has engaged with the Teaching Council regarding reported delays, inconsistent registration outcomes and barriers faced by returning Irish teachers; whether consideration is being given to introducing a dedicated registration pathway for Irish teachers returning from recognised education systems abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54071/26]

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