School Curriculum

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2023

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Questions (255)

Michael Lowry

Question:

255. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 228 of 10 October 2023; if he will confirm when the work on the Junior Certificate School Programme review will physically recommence; what is the new timeline for completing this review; when its findings will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45193/23]

Written answers

Minister for Education

Work is now ongoing to recommence the review of the Junior Certificate School Programme (JCSP), which was paused as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. At this stage there is no timeline for the completion of the review. However, my officials are actively engaged in progressing this important review in as timely a manner as possible.