Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2005
645 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in the State which offer the full complement of science subjects to leaving certificate level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21945/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn the 2004-05 school year there were 497 post-primary schools providing the full complement of science subjects to leaving certificate level. The full complement of science subjects includes physics, chemistry and biology.
646 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in the State which offer music to junior and leaving certificate level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21946/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn the 2004-05 school year there were 413 post-primary schools providing music to both junior and leaving certificate level.
647 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary and secondary schools in the State which offer relationships and sexuality education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21947/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraAll recognised primary and post-primary schools are required to offer relationships and sexuality education, RSE. The subject is an integral part of the social, personal and health education, SPHE, curriculum at primary level and junior cycle post-primary level. In addition, all second level schools are required to have an agreed school policy and a suitable relationships and sexuality education programme in place for senior cycle pupils. An integrated SPHE programme at senior cycle incorporating RSE is being developed by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment.
