John Gormley
Question:127 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science if the recommendations of the McIver report on the post-leaving certificate colleges will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28754/03]
Written Answers. - School Curriculum.
The post-leaving certificate 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 post-leaving certificate provision. The final report was completed in April 2003. As indicated in my reply to Question No. 175 of 12 November 2003, officials in my Department held discussions with the management side and staff representative interests in the sector to examine their respective priorities and to consider issues surrounding a number of the recommendations of the report, having regard to the implications for other areas of the education system. Each side has agreed to review its position with regard to prioritisation of the recommendations and, as previously indicated, discussions are ongoing.