Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2004
209 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if he intends to provide an examination syllabus for the Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge, proper; the details on where courses to assist in preparation for the exam are held, low-cost or free classes, a textbook or handbook containing all tests to be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13518/04]
View answerI established a working group to review all aspects of the syllabus and examination for the Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge in 2001. A copy of its report has been published on my Department's website. An updated language syllabus for the SCG has also been published on my Department's website, together with an examination handbook with sample questions and answers, and will shortly appear in book form. A literature textbook is in preparation and will be produced in 2004.
It has also been decided that Coláiste Mhuire, Marino, will act as a central co-ordinating and managing authority for the SCG. The college will provide a much greater range of courses and the courses are to be delivered at two levels, for those close to the required standard and those at a less advanced level. My Department is currently engaged in finalising new arrangements relating to the Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge and details of these new arrangements will shortly be published on my Department's website.
