I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 and 3 together.
The report on the results of the Irish national literacy survey carried out under the aegis of the OECD, has not yet been completed. When this has been received and considered by my Department I will arrange for publication.
I am aware from a preliminary briefing that the report will provide comprehensive information on levels of literacy within a range of categories and will place these in a wider comparative context.
There is, as we know, a significant literacy problem in this country and the report will confirm that fact. It is important, therefore, that the extent and nature of the problem be measured as accurately as possible and I expect that the report will be extremely valuable in this regard.
However, it is important that we await completion of the report so that a considered response may be made to it. I expect the report to be available shortly.