Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 December 2015
151. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a book (details supplied) is on the approved list for the junior certificate English course; if she has received complaints regarding its suitability for young teenagers due to its adult nature; if she is reviewing its suitability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43080/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraTexts for inclusion in the lists of prescribed works for study at Junior Cycle are chosen by a sub-committee of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA)'s English Development Group. It is important to note that schools exercise a high degree of discretion in deciding on the texts that students study, and are not compelled to use any particular text from the list. Further enquiries on this matter should be addressed to the NCCA.
The Junior Cycle for Teachers website (www.jct.ie) also provides guidance for teachers in selecting novels for the classroom.
