Joan Collins (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance)
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Question 38: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the Irish curriculum in secondary schools and any other subjects that demand a change in books every year. [14770/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Syllabus planners in all subjects, including Irish are already very conscious of the need to avoid over-frequent changes to textbooks. Their aim is to minimise the cost burden for parents. School authorities have been advised that books should be changed only to the extent that is absolutely necessary. My Department has consistently encouraged schools to put in place book rental schemes as the most effective means of lowering costs for all parents.