Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 February 2017
122. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to roll out the politics and society subject in secondary schools; the timeframe for same; if the subject will be available in all schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5012/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe roll-out of the new Leaving Certificate subject of Politics and Society commenced in 41 schools from September 2016, following an open invitation to introduce this as an optional Leaving Certificate subject. Politics and Society aims to develop the student's ability to be a reflective and active citizen, in a way that is informed by the insights and skills of social and political science. The introduction of the specification is part of my Department's commemoration of 1916 and its commitment to education for sustainable development. The subject will be available to all schools from 2018.
