Dáil Éireann - Volume 495 - 22 October, 1998

Written Answers - Relationship and Sexuality Education.

Ms McManus Ms McManus

47. Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools implementing the relationship and sexuality education programme in schools; if he has satisfied himself at the rate of implementation of the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20658/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin) Micheál Martin

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin): Information on the number of schools implementing relationships and sexuality education is being collected. A questionnaire for this purpose has issued to schools within the past week.

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[1332] I am satisfied that the necessary supports have been put in place to assist schools with the introduction of relationships and sexuality education. I recognise that schools are at different stages in implementing a programme. The information on progress being collected will provide information on the rate of implementation and will enable effective targeting of existing supports.

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