Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has pressed Government to keep students and teachers informed of work on Leaving Certificate reform.
Deputy Pringle said many young people in the county and nationwide are waiting on updates on their future studies.
Deputy Pringle’s question was inspired by Laura, who has been doing work experience in his office.
He said: “She, like many other TY students in my constituency in Donegal, and indeed across the country, are very concerned about Leaving Cert reform.
“On the 29th of March 2022, Minister for Education, Norma Foley, announced her plan for a major reform of the Leaving Cert from 2024 onwards. This would mean students will be starting the new course this coming September. However, since making this announcement, there has been minimal information given to students and teachers about that new course.”
Deputy Pringle said it is not fair for students to be given information about new course changes while they are, at the same time, preparing for their Leaving Certificate.
“My question is this, minister: When are students and teachers going to be given sufficient information about the Leaving Cert reform and will you ensure that this is done in a timely manner, before the end of this school term?” he said.
The deputy raised the issue during questions on policy or legislation.
In his response, Minister Darragh O’Brien thanked Deputy Pringle and Laura for the question. The minister said he will relay those points to Minister Foley, for her to come back to Deputy Pringle with a full update on progress.
