Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 October 2014
173. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the replacement for the intermediate school examination at second level; the extent to which the various stakeholders have reached agreement on the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38445/14]
View answerSince I have come into office I have met with parents, teacher and school management representatives and discussed Junior Cycle reform with all these groups. At my invitation, the teacher unions have outlined to me their concerns in relation to aspects of the proposed reforms. In doing so, the unions underlined teacher support for the reforms that will lead to better quality teaching and learning experiences and thence outcomes for students I am currently considering the concerns which were raised by teacher representatives, and what different forms of engagement might be considered to facilitate an overall agreement.
