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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 2 Nov 1999

Vol. 509 No. 6

Written Answers. - Physical Education Syllabuses.

Billy Timmins

Question:

604 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science when he will introduce sport as an exam subject in the junior and leaving certificates; and the way in which he will upgrade or establish sporting facilities in many schools to ensure that they are of an equal standard. [21392/99]

Sport will comprise a major element in the proposed physical education syllabuses which are currently being prepared by the National Council for Curriculum and Development as part of a process leading to the inclusion of physical education as an examination subject.

When the NCCA's work nears completion, a thorough assessment of the needs emerging as a consequence of the introduction of the new syllabuses will be undertaken.

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