Minister hopes to use UK-trained teachers

Under proposals briefed to Cabinet by Education Minister Norma Foley, the Teaching Council will be requested to carry out a review of the registration process for teachers who qualified outside of the State. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

The Teaching Council has been asked to consider the temporary reintroduction of facilitating UK-trained teachers undertaking their induction in Ireland to help with staff shortages.

Under proposals briefed to Cabinet by Education Minister Norma Foley, the Teaching Council will be requested to carry out a review of the registration process for those who qualified outside of the State and to advance plans to attract students from more diverse backgrounds into teaching.