Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2013
145. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has met with the teaching unions and organisations representing parents to discuss the roll out of the junior certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2710/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have established a group of education partners to discuss and support implementation of the Framework for Junior Cycle. Bodies representing second level teachers are members of this group as well as representatives from the National Parents Councils at primary and post-primary levels. It is intended that the group will continue to meet regularly over the 8 year phasing in period of the revised Junior Cycle.
The Group has already met a number of times, most recently, this morning.
