Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour)
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108. To ask the Taoiseach the timeline for the establishment of the citizens’ assembly on the future of education; if he will report on progress and developing the terms of reference for same; and if the assembly will examine the future purpose of the education system here. [25598/23]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The Programme for Government commits to establishing four Citizens’ Assemblies, on the topics of Biodiversity Loss; the type of directly elected mayor and local government structures best suited for Dublin; Matters relating to Drugs Use; and the Future of Education.

The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use is currently underway and is scheduled to complete its work by the end of 2023. The Dublin Citizen’s Assembly and Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss have concluded their work, and submitted their reports and recommendations to the Oireachtas, in line with their Terms of Reference.

The establishment of the Citizens’ Assembly on the Future of Education, and the Terms of Reference for this assembly, will be the subject of a Government decision and resolutions of the Dáil and Seanad at the appropriate time.