Early Childhood Education.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 October 2004

Wednesday, 27 October 2004

Questions (52)

Joe Sherlock

Question:

154 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on a recent report, Making the Move, published recently (details supplied) which analysed the secondary school selection options of primary school pupils from different socio-economic groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26124/04]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

My Department has received the report referred to by the Deputy and it has been forwarded to the relevant officials for their information. I have asked my officials to consider the findings of the report in the light of the transition process from primary to second level.