Trevor Sargent
Question:146 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Education and Science the deadline for the implementation of the McIver report on PLC colleges. [29382/03]
Written Answers. - Educational Review.
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.
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 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 as well as areas of common interest, 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 indicated, the consultation process is ongoing.