Hugh Byrne
Question:290 Mr. H. Byrne asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that St. Mary's Secondary School, New Ross, County Wexford introduced the leaving certificate applied programme in September 1996; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that her Department changed its policy relating to assessment; the proposals, if any, she has to ensure consistency for teachers and pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8326/97]