Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 May 2012
100 Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of whole school evaluation inspections and subject inspections that have been carried out in schools in the second level sector described as further education colleges; the number of inspections which would be proportionate to the teacher allocation of such schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25717/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are 188 schools in the second level sector that offer Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses covering a wide range of disciplines. 167 of these schools provide PLC courses in addition to their curriculum provision for the junior and senior cycles leading to the Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate examinations and qualification. Since 2003, the Inspectorate has conducted 1,483 inspections in these 167 schools. These inspections cover a wide range of the schools' activities. 21 of the 188 schools do not provide post-primary education and can be regarded as stand-alone colleges offering PLC courses and other further education and training programmes. The inspectorate has conducted 8 inspections in these colleges since 2004.
