Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Again I would say to Senator Mullen that there is a public consultation period. I invite people to share their thoughts and opinions. However, I am equally clear in saying to Senator Mullen that there will be a syllabus formulated from the public consultation process and out of what we know students need to have access to in terms of information. Schools will be obliged to follow the syllabus and to follow the curriculum. However, as I said, I do not want to prejudice the outcome of the thoughts and views people will have and how and in what way it will be implemented. I would rather that the fuller consultation conclude on 18 October. We will then do the necessary body of work, bearing in mind all the thoughts and opinions that have been expressed. That is how I express it at this point. I thank Senator Mullen.