Dáil debates

Wednesday, 16 November 2011

3:00 pm

Photo of Peadar TóibínPeadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein)
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Question 13: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the role that the study of history plays in the development of literacy skills in second level schools; and if he acknowledges the harm that the perceived downgrading will do to our place on the Programme for International Student Assessment literacy table. [34875/11]

Photo of Seán CroweSeán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)
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We could leave this question as we have already dealt with this on two questions relating to history.

Photo of Ruairi QuinnRuairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I note the record will show that I have already answered questions on this.

Photo of Michael KittMichael Kitt (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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It is agreed to leave this question? Agreed.