PQ 313
313. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications for Teaching Council registration received from teachers qualified outside the State in the past five years; the number of applicants found to have qualification shortfalls; the average time taken to process such applications; whether the impact of these requirements on teacher recruitment and supply has been assessed; and what measures are being considered to recognise substantial verified teaching experience gained overseas and facilitate experienced teachers returning to the Irish education system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54342/26]
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313. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications for Teaching Council registration received from teachers qualified outside the State in the past five years; the number of applicants found to have qualification shortfalls; the average time taken to process such applications; whether the impact of these requirements on teacher recruitment and supply has been assessed; and what measures are being considered to recognise substantial verified teaching experience gained overseas and facilitate experienced teachers returning to the Irish education system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54342/26]
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