Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004
225 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science when phase two of the successful junior cycle physical education support service will commence; the number of schools that will be involved; if the programme will continue in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8468/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe phased introduction to schools of the revised syllabus at junior level for physical education began in September 2003. In all, some 112 schools have participated in the first introductory phase.
It is proposed that a further cohort of schools will introduce the revised syllabus in September 2004. The relevant circular inviting schools to participate in phase two is being prepared in my Department and will issue to all post-primary schools in the coming weeks. It is not possible to indicate at this time the number of schools which will be involved in phase two. This will be decided when the applications have been received and plans for inservice provision have been prepared. It is envisaged that the junior cycle physical education support programme will continue during the 2004-05 school year.
