Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 42: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the developments that have taken place upon receipt of submissions from parents, teachers and Irish language groups in relation to Tumoideachas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26338/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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A Regulatory Impact Assessment screening is required where a significant SI is planned. Section 30 of the Education Act also obliges the Minister to consult when making regulations to prescribe the curriculum. The RIA Screening is the mechanism through which the consultation is taking place.

A draft Statutory Instrument and a Regulatory Impact screening document was issued to the following bodies for consultation:

The National Parents Council — Primary

Irish National Teachers' Organisation

Educate Together

Church of Ireland Board of Education

Catholic Primary School Managers' Association

Chief Rabbi of Ireland

Islamic Culture of Ireland

Educate Together

Gaelscoileanna

An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta

Foras na Gaeilge

Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge

Eagraíocht na Scoileanna Gaeltachta

An Foras Patrunachta

National Council for Curriculum and Assessment

National Association of Boards of Management in Special Education Schools Irish Primary Principals' Network

The deadline for feedback was extended to 31 May 2008. The submissions received are being considered. It is intended that views of the organisations consulted will be summarised and included in a finalised Regulatory Impact Screening document and published on the Department's website.