Féilte 2026
Applications for the Féilte Bursary 2026 are now open. Deadline: 10am on 10 November 2026.
Droichead 2026/2027
Applications for Droichead in the 2026/2027 academic year are now being accepted. Teachers registered under Route 1 - Primary or Route 4 - Other on a job-share or part-time contract for the duration of the academic year must apply for Droichead by 30 September 2026.
Teachers Professional Journeys: The First Decade study
The TPJ study is a groundbreaking longitudinal research study on teaching in Ireland.
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Vetting
All teachers are legally required to be vetted by the National Vetting Bureau. It is the role of the Teaching Council to administer vetting for teachers in Ireland.
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There are many pathways to becoming a teacher, whether you choose to do an undergraduate or post-graduate programme of Initial Teacher Education.
Fitness to Teach
The Teaching Council is responsible for promoting high professional standards in teaching. Any person including members of the public, employers and other teachers may make a complaint about a registered teacher.
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Opening Hours – 14 October 2026
The Teaching Council confirms three years of funding for the Féilte Bursary Scheme
Updated Droichead policy published following comprehensive review
As the regulator of the teaching profession, the Teaching Council supports the induction of newly qualified teachers through Droichead, the integrated professional induction framework.…
Accredited Programmes
A list of all programmes of initial teacher education that have been accredited by the Teaching Council. The latest reports for each programme are available here.