Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2014
78. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will act on the calls by the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals for a State-wide audit of teachers in order to ensure sufficient numbers for priority subject in the future. [29404/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have already asked the Teaching Council, the professional standards body for teachers, for advice on the matter of teacher supply and demand. The Council is currently working to provide that advice with the overall goal of ensuring that there is timely information to inform the system generally and for planning in my Department. The Teaching Council has approved a roadmap and will establish a Technical Working Group to pilot a draft model of teacher supply. The Teaching Council also intends to establish a Consultative Forum for stakeholders which will offer advice and feedback on proposals developed by the Technical Working Group.
I expect to receive an initial report from the Teaching Council later in the year.
