Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 April 2014
220. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the advice he has sought from any statutory bodies on education reform or changes since coming to office; and the outstanding advice yet to be received. [17317/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, there is a range of statutory bodies that provide advice to me on relevant issues regarding education reform and changes. For example, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment advises on an ongoing basis on matters in relation to the curriculum for early childhood education, primary and post-primary schools and the assessment procedures employed in schools and examinations on subjects that are part of the curriculum.
The following are advices which have been sought from statutory bodies on education reform or changes and are awaited:
Advice on the future funding policy for higher education has been sought from the Higher Education Authority.
Advice on ensuring quality inputs to the system e.g. in relation to the supply of teachers and entry requirements to Initial Teacher Education has been sought from the Teaching Council.
Advice on the education of children with autism has been sought from the National Council for Special Education.
