Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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236. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when primary schools can expect the new mathematics curriculum which is currently under development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30056/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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Development of the Primary Mathematics curriculum for Junior Infants to 2nd Class is underway by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA). Consultation on the draft curriculum is due to take place in autumn 2017 with a finalised curriculum expected to be received in my Department in September 2018. Implementation in schools is scheduled to commence in September 2019 following extensive teacher professional development. It is intended that implementation of the curriculum for pupils in 3rd to 6th classes will take place the following year.