Junior Cycle Reform

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020

Wednesday, 3 June 2020

Questions (266)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

266. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the junior certificate school programme; if it will include resources for school libraries and allocation of librarians, particularly in DEIS schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9161/20]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

A review of Junior Certificate School Programme (JCSP) is underway.

Schools that currently offer the JCSP have been advised that they may continue to do so. While the review is ongoing, no new applications are currently being accepted from schools for entry to the JCSP.