Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)

I am not prepared to give a commitment on laboratory technicians. It is important to continue to invest in the curriculum, syllabus and science laboratories and in supporting and training teachers. Next spring, I expect to receive from the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment proposals on assessment at senior level and other matters.

Changes to the primary school curriculum have been exciting and changes in the junior certificate science examination have been a major success.

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