New Fitness to teach rules come into force today
Teachers found guilty of misconduct could be banned from the classroom under new Fitness to Teach rules.
The system – which comes into force today – will make it easier to lodge complaints about teachers.
Parents, students and other teachers can report complaints to the Teaching Council, and students could be called on to give evidence before Fitness to Teach inquiries.
The Education Minister says the new rules are designed to improve standards in schools.
The Director of the Teaching Council, Tomás O’Ruairc, says there are a range of sanctions that can be used against teachers:
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