Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 December 2005
82 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if funding will be provided in 2006 to develop a post-primary programme to complement the discover primary science initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32753/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn 2006, under the aegis of Discover Science and Engineering, my Department's integrated awareness programme, it is intended to provide funding to develop a new post-primary pilot programme related closely to the new junior certificate science curriculum and complementing the discover primary science initiative. It is also proposed in 2006 to develop and pilot both subject and career focused initiatives, respectively, for transition and leaving certificate students.
