Fitness to Teach Inquiries

Fitness to Teach Inquiry – Sanction Hearing 10 December 2024

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Act 2001 (as amended), an inquiry concerning a registered teacher was held on 12 November 2024.

The outcome of the inquiry was that the Inquiry Panel found the allegations against the registered teacher were proven, and that the conduct of the registered teacher amounted to professional misconduct and a breach of the Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers (Updated Second Edition, 2016).

Arising from same, the Inquiry Panel will convene to hear submissions on sanction on Tuesday 10 December 2024 in the offices of the Teaching Council, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 Y7X0.

The hearing is due to commence at 10am and there will be no access to the sanction hearing room before then.

At present, it is expected that the sanction hearing will proceed in public. However, the registered teacher, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of the hearing conducted in private. Such applications can be made at any time before the commencement of the hearing, including the day of the hearing.

There is limited space in the hearing room so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed. Please email professionalstandards@teachingcouncil.ie to register your interest in attending by 3pm on Friday 06 December 2024.

 

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 12 November 2024

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Act 2001 (as amended), an inquiry concerning a registered teacher will be held by a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council on Tuesday 12 November 2024, in the offices of the Teaching Council, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

The inquiry is due to commence at 10am, and there will be no access to the inquiry room before the proceedings commence.

At present, it is expected that the inquiry will proceed in public. However, any witness called to give evidence at an inquiry or the registered teacher, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of the hearing conducted in private. Such applications can be made at any time before the commencement of the inquiry, including the day of the inquiry.

There is limited space in the inquiry room, so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed. Please email professionalstandards@teachingcouncil.ie to register your interest in attending, by 3pm on Friday 08 November 2024.

 

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 18 June and 19 June 2024

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher will be held by a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 June 2024, in the offices of the Teaching Council, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

The inquiry will be preceded by a Preliminary Hearing at 9.30 am on 18 June, to determine if the inquiry will be held in public or otherwise than in public, as provided for in the relevant legislation. This Preliminary Hearing will be held in private, and there will be no access for members of the public to the inquiry room.

If the Inquiry Panel decide that the inquiry is to proceed in public, members of the public will be admitted to the inquiry room before the start of the inquiry. If the inquiry proceeds in private, members of the public will be notified accordingly.

There is limited space in the inquiry room, so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed. Please email professionalstandards@teachingcouncil.ie to register your interest in attending, by 12pm on Monday 17 June 2024.

 

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 23 May 2024

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher will be held by a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council on Thursday 23 May 2024 in the offices of the Teaching Council Offices, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 Y7X0

The inquiry is due to commence at 9.30am and there will be no access to the inquiry room before the proceedings commence.

At present, it is expected that the inquiry will proceed in public. However, any witness called to give evidence at an inquiry or the registered teacher, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of the hearing conducted in private. Such applications can be made at any time before the commencement of the inquiry, including the day of the inquiry.

There is limited space in the inquiry room so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed. Please email professionalstandards@teachingcouncil.ie to register your interest in attending by 3pm on Tuesday 21 May 2024.

 

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 27 March 2024

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning two registered teachers was held over 6 dates between 29 November 2023 and 28 February 2024.

Arising from same, the Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council will convene to announce its findings and, if required, hear submissions regarding any potential sanction(s) on Wednesday 27 March 2024 at 9.30am in the Teaching Council Offices, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. There will be no access to the inquiry room before the proceedings commence.

At present, it is expected that any sanction hearing would proceed in public. However, the registered teacher(s), the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of the hearing conducted in private. Such application(s) can be made at any time before the commencement of the hearing, including the day of the hearing.

There is limited space in the inquiry room so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed. Please email professionalstandards@teachingcouncil.ie to register your interest in attending by 3pm on Monday 25 March 2024.

 

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 27 and 28 February 2024

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning two registered teachers, which commenced before a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council on 29 November 2023, and continued on 13 December 2023, 29 January 2024 and 8 February 2024, will resume on Tuesday 27 February 2024 in the Teaching Council Offices, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

The inquiry is due to recommence at 9.30am on Tuesday 27 February 2024 and it is expected it will continue at 9.30am on Wednesday 28 February 2024. There will be no access to the inquiry room before the inquiry commences each day.

At present, it is expected that the inquiry will proceed in public. However, any witness called to give evidence at an inquiry or the registered teachers, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of the inquiry conducted in private.

There is limited space in the inquiry room so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed. Please email professionalstandards@teachingcouncil.ie to register your interest in attending.

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 8 February 2024

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher, which commenced before a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council on 29 November 2023, and continued on 13 December 2023 and 29 January 2024, will resume on Thursday, 8 February 2024 in the Teaching Council Offices, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

The inquiry is due to recommence at 2 pm on Thursday, 8 February 2024. There will be no access to the inquiry room before the inquiry commences.

At present, it is expected that the inquiry will proceed in public. However, any witnesses called to give evidence at an inquiry or the registered teachers, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of the inquiry conducted in private.

There is limited space in the inquiry room so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed. Please email professionalstandards@teachingcouncil.ie to register your interest.

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 29 January and 02 February 2024

Please note that day 4 of this inquiry will not take place on Friday, 2 February 2024. 

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher, which commenced before a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council on 29 November 2023, and continued for a second day on 13 December 2023, will resume on Monday 29 January 2024 in the Teaching Council Offices, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

The inquiry is due to recommence at 10am on Monday 29 January and it is expected it will continue at 9.45am on Friday 02 February. There will be no access to the inquiry room before the inquiry commences each day.

At present, it is expected that the inquiry will proceed in public. However, any witness called to give evidence at an inquiry or the registered teachers, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of the inquiry conducted in private.

There is limited space in the inquiry room so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed. Please email professionalstandards@teachingcouncil.ie to register your interest in attending.

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 13 December 2023  

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning two registered teachers, which commenced before a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council on 29 November 2023, will continue on Wednesday 13 December 2023 in the Teaching Council Offices, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.  

The inquiry is due to recommence at 10am on Wednesday 13 December and there will be no access to the inquiry room before the inquiry commences. 

At present, it is expected that the inquiry will proceed in public. However, any witness called to give evidence at an inquiry or the registered teachers, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of the inquiry conducted in private.  

There is limited space in the inquiry room so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed.

Please email professionalstandards@teachingcouncil.ie to register your interest in attending.

 

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 29 and 30 November 2023

Please note that Day 2 of this inquiry (30 November) has been cancelled and will be re-scheduled.

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher will be held by a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council on Wednesday, 29 November 2023 in the offices of the Teaching Council Offices, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

The inquiry is due to commence at 10am on Wednesday 29 November. There will be no access to the inquiry room before the inquiry commences.

At present, it is expected that the inquiry will proceed in public. However, any witness called to give evidence at an inquiry or the registered teacher, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of the inquiry conducted in private. Such applications can be made at any time before the commencement of the inquiry, including the day of the inquiry.

There is limited space in the inquiry room so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed. 

Please email  professionalstandards@teachingcouncil.ie to register your interest in attending.

 

Fitness to Teach Inquiry – Sanction Hearing 14 September 2023

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher was held on 15 June 2023 and 06 July 2023.

The outcome of the inquiry was that the Inquiry Panel found the allegations against the registered teacher were proven, and that the conduct of the registered teacher amounted to professional misconduct and a breach of the Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers (Updated Second Edition, 2016).

Arising from same, the Inquiry Panel will convene to hear submissions on sanction on Thursday 14 September 2023 in the offices of the Teaching Council, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 Y7X0.

The hearing is due to commence at 10 am and there will be no access to the sanction hearing room before then.

There is limited space in the hearing room so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed. Please email professionalstandards@teachingcouncil.ie to register your interest in attending.

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 8 September 2023

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts, 2011-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher will be held by a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council on Friday, 8 September 2023 in the offices of the Teaching Council, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 Y7X0.

The inquiry is due to commence at 9:30 am and there will be no access to the inquiry room before then.

At present, it is expected that the inquiry will proceed in public, However, any witness called to give evidence at an inquiry or the registered teacher, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of the inquiry conducted in private. Such applications can be made at any time before the commencement of the inquiry , including the day of the inquiry.

There is limited space in the inquiry room so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed. Please email professionalstandards@teachingcouncil.ie to register your interest in attending.

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 14 August 2023 (Cancelled and will be re-scheduled)

This inquiry has been cancelled and will be re-scheduled at a later date.

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher was held on 15 June 2023 and 06 July 2023.

The outcome of the inquiry was that the Inquiry Panel found the allegations against the registered teacher were proven, and that the conduct of the registered teacher amounted to professional misconduct and a breach of the Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers (Updated Second Edition, 2016).

Arising from same, the Inquiry Panel will convene to hear submissions on sanction on Monday 14 August 2023 in the offices of the Teaching Council, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

The hearing is due to commence at 10 am and there will be no access to the sanction hearing room before then.

There is limited space in the hearing room so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed.

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 6 July 2023

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001 – 2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher was held on 15 June 2023 by a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council. The inquiry is ongoing and the second day of the inquiry will be held on Thursday, 6 July in the offices of the Teaching Council, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

The inquiry is due to commence at 10 am and there will be no access to the inquiry room before then.

There is limited space in the inquiry room so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed. 

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 15 June 2023

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher will be held by a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council on Thursday, 15 June 2023 in the offices of the Teaching Council Offices, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

The inquiry is due to commence at 10 am and there will be no access to the inquiry room before then.

At present, it is expected that the inquiry will proceed in public. However, any witness called to give evidence at an inquiry or the registered teacher, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of the inquiry conducted in private. Such applications can be made at any time before the commencement of the inquiry, including the day of the inquiry.

There is limited space in the inquiry room so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed.

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 12th August 2022

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher was held on Friday 01 April 2022. Arising from same, the Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council made findings against the teacher concerned and will convene to announce these findings and hear submissions regarding potential sanctions, on Friday 12 August 2022 in the offices of the Teaching Council, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

The sanction hearing is due to commence at 10am and there will be no access to the hearing room before then.

At present, it is expected that the sanction hearing will proceed in public. However, the registered teacher, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of this hearing conducted in private. Such applications can be made at any time before the commencement of the hearing, including the day of the hearing.

There is limited space in the inquiry room so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed.

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 28th July 2022

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher will be held by a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council on Thursday 28 July 2022 in the offices of the Teaching Council Offices, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

The inquiry is due to commence at 9:30am and there will be no access to the inquiry room before then.

At present, it is expected that the inquiry will proceed in public. However, any witness called to give evidence at an inquiry or the registered teacher, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of the inquiry conducted in private. Such applications can be made at any time before the commencement of the inquiry, including the day of the inquiry.

There is limited space in the inquiry room so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed.

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 1st April 2022

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher will be held by a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council on Friday 01 April 2022 in The Clayton Hotel, Fonthill Road, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.

The inquiry is due to commence at 10am and there will be no access to the inquiry room before then.

At present, it is expected that the inquiry will proceed in public. However, any witness called to give evidence at an inquiry or the registered teacher, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of the inquiry conducted in private. Such applications can be made at any time before the commencement of the inquiry, including the day of the inquiry.

There is limited space in the inquiry room so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed.

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 9th December 2021

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher was held on 11 November 2021. Arising from same, the Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council will convene to announce its findings and hear submissions regarding potential sanctions, on Thursday 09 December 2021, commencing at 3.30pm.

The hearing will take place remotely on an online platform.

At present, it is expected that the sanction hearing will proceed in public. However, the registered teacher, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of this hearing conducted in private. Such applications can be made at any time before the commencement of the hearing, including the day of the hearing.

The number of hearing attendees on a remote platform will be restricted and permission to attend cannot be guaranteed. A limited number of members of the public/media can join and observe the hearing online.

If you would like to attend please email professionalstandards@teachingcouncil.ie and provide the following information: your full name, your email address to which we can send the online link and your reason for requesting to observe (for example, media). Expressions of interest must be received by 5pm on Monday 06 December 2021.

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 19th November 2021

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher will be held by a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council on Friday 19 November 2021, commencing at 9.30am.

The inquiry will take place remotely on an online platform.

At present, it is expected that the inquiry will proceed in public. However, any witness called to give evidence at an inquiry or the registered teacher, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of the inquiry conducted in private. Such applications can be made at any time before the commencement of the inquiry, including the day of the inquiry.

The number of inquiry attendees on a remote platform will be restricted and permission to attend cannot be guaranteed. A limited number of members of the public/media can join and observe the inquiry online.

If you would like to attend please email professionalstandards@teachingcouncil.ie and provide the following information: your full name, your email address to which we can send the online link and your reason for requesting to observe (for example, media). Expressions of interest must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 16 November 2021.

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 11 November 2021

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher will be held by a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council on Thursday 11 November 2021, commencing at 9.30am.

The inquiry will take place remotely on an online platform.

At present, it is expected that the inquiry will proceed in public. However, any witness called to give evidence at an inquiry or the registered teacher, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of the inquiry conducted in private. Such applications can be made at any time before the commencement of the inquiry, including the day of the inquiry.

The number of inquiry attendees on a remote platform will be restricted and permission to attend cannot be guaranteed. A limited number of members of the public/media can join and observe the inquiry online.

If you would like to attend please email professionalstandards@teachingcouncil.ie and provide the following information: your full name, your email address to which we can send the online link and your reason for requesting to observe (for example, media). Expressions of interest must be received by 5pm on Monday 08 November 2021.

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 16 June 2021

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher was held on 05 May 2021. Arising from same, the Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council will convene to announce its findings and hear submissions regarding potential sanctions, on Wednesday 16 June 2021, commencing at 10am.

Due to Government Public Health Guidelines, related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sanction hearing will take place remotely on an online platform.

At present, it is expected that the sanction hearing will proceed in public. However, the registered teacher, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of this hearing conducted in private. Such applications can be made at any time before the commencement of the hearing, including the day of the hearing.

The number of hearing attendees on a remote platform will be restricted and permission to attend cannot be guaranteed. A limited number of members of the public / media can join and observe the sanction hearing online.

If you would like to attend online, please email professionalstandards@teachingcouncil.ie and provide the following information: your full name, your email address (to allow us confirm if you have been granted observer status), and your reason for requesting to observe (for example, media). Expressions of interest must be received by 2pm on Monday 14 June 2021.

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 5 May 2021

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher will be held by a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council on Wednesday 5 May 2021, commencing at 10am. The inquiry is scheduled to continue Thursday 6 May 2021, should a further day be required.

Due to Government Public Health Guidelines, related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the inquiry will take place remotely on an online platform.

At present, it is expected that the inquiry will proceed in public. However, any witness called to give evidence at an inquiry or the registered teacher, the subject of the inquiry, can apply to have all or part of the inquiry conducted in private. Such applications can be made at any time before the commencement of the inquiry, including the day of the inquiry.

The number of inquiry attendees on a remote platform will be restricted and permission to attend cannot be guaranteed. A limited number of members of the public / media can join and observe the inquiry online.

If you would like to attend online, please email professionalstandards@teachingcouncil.ie and provide the following information: your full name, your email address to which we can send the online link and your reason for requesting to observe (for example, media). Expressions of interest must be received by 2pm on 30 April 2021.

Fitness to Teach Inquiry 4 February 2020

In accordance with Part 5 of the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015, an inquiry concerning a registered teacher will be held by a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee of the Teaching Council on Tuesday 4 February 2020 in the offices of the Teaching Council, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co Kildare.

The inquiry is due to commence at 09.30am and there will be no access to the inquiry room before then.

At present, it is expected that the inquiry will proceed in public. However, any witness called to give evidence at an inquiry including the registered teacher the subject of the inquiry can apply to have all or part of the inquiry conducted in private. Such applications can be made at any time before the commencement of the inquiry, including the day of the inquiry.

There is limited space in the inquiry room so access will be restricted and cannot be guaranteed