Peadar Clohessy
Question:46 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Education if schools will be able to proceed with the new leaving certificate syllabus next September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10243/95]
Written Answers. - Leaving Certificate Syllabus.
My intention of revising the structure and content of the Senior Cycle from September 1995 in the following manner had been conveyed to school authorities through circular letters earlier this year:—
(i) revised leaving certificate syllabuses, at higher, ordinary and foundation levels, for certain subjects;
(ii) the introduction of the leaving certificate applied for a selected number of schools;
(iii) the admission of additional schools to the pilot phase of the restructured leaving certificate vocational programme.
As a result of action taken by the Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland and the Teachers' Union of Ireland, it has not been possible to provide for the in-service education of teachers necessary for the successful introduction of the programmes. Accordingly, I regret that the above changes, which were due to be introduced in September 1995, have to be postponed. I have informed the education partners and the schools accordingly.
I regret the inconvenience caused by this decision in those who co-operated in planning and arranging for the introduction of the revised structure and content of the senior cycle.