Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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In relation to paper 1 and all parts of the senior cycle reform, there was extensive consultation over a long period of time as regards the senior cycle. There was a phenomenal uptake in terms of consultation and a body of work was completed by the NCCA. There was extensive consultation on that. Deputy Moynihan raised a similar point about paper 1 and the overall policy and managing the two. I will have to say to the Cathaoirleach what I said to Deputy Moynihan. We are moving ahead with senior cycle reform. I hear the point the Cathaoirleach is making and that is as much as I can say at this point.

I am aware of that issue with the Teaching Council. We have asked for it to be expedited as quickly as possible. Ms Fannin may have a timeline on that, but we have asked that it be expedited. I ask that she come in on that in terms of the policy and Ms Nic Dhoinnléibhe might come in afterwards. Do we have a timeline on that?