I propose to take Questions Nos. 414, 415 and 418 together.
The management authority of each school carries responsibility for making decisions regarding the Transition Year (TY) Programme in that school. In some schools, the programme is compulsory for all students.
In those that offer it as an option, circumstances may arise where it is necessary to limit the number of students who can avail of it. In such cases, it is the board of management that decides the number of places available to students. In cases where restrictions apply, schools should have clear procedures regarding how places are allocated to students.
There is no inherent reason TY should not be made available as an option to students intending to pursue the Leaving Certificate Applied or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme.