PQ 17
81 Mr. Cotter asked the Minister for Education her views on whether the administration of the transition year option is carried out on an equal basis in schools around the country; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that in some schools students have the option of studying over a six year period whereas in other schools students have no option but to take the leaving certificate after five years; her views on whether this is fair; and whether the option of taking six years to the leaving certificate should be available to all students in all schools.
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81 Mr. Cotter asked the Minister for Education her views on whether the administration of the transition year option is carried out on an equal basis in schools around the country; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that in some schools students have the option of studying over a six year period whereas in other schools students have no option but to take the leaving certificate after five years; her views on whether this is fair; and whether the option of taking six years to the leaving certificate should be available to all students in all schools.
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Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - School Cycle.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - School Cycle.
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