Vol. 574 No. 1
276 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans for the implementation of the report of the steering group to the PLC review as established by his Department; if his Department has a commitment to start to recognise the post-leaving courses as opposed to the second level system of education as recognised in other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26201/03]
The PLC 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 PLC 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.
My Department is currently engaged in discussions with management and staff interests with regard to the recommendations.
277 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans for the establishment of further education as a distinct sector as in other European countries; his further plans for the establishment of a council of further education colleges; his further plans for the appointment of support staff, career guidance personnel, counsellors and computer support staff for the two post-leaving certificate colleges in Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26202/03]
The PLC 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 PLC 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.
My Department is currently engaged in discussions with management and staff interests with regard to the recommendations.
