Seán Crowe
Question:175 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the progress in implementing the recommendations of the McIvor report on post-leaving certificate education. [26591/03]
Written Answers. - School Curriculum.
The PLC Review was commissioned by my Department to examine the sector and make recommendations as necessary regarding the organisational, support, development, technical and administrative structures and resources required in schools with large-scale PLC provision. The final report was completed in April 2003. The recommendations in the report are wide-ranging and encompass proposals that extend beyond PLC provision, including issues which impact on the shaping of structures for the delivery of further and adult education into the future, and on other sectors of the education system. During October 2003, officials in my Department held discussions with both the management side and staff representative interests in the sector to consider the recommendations and areas of common interest. This consultation process is ongoing.