New changes to sex education for Junior Cycle students being finalised

Minister for Education Norma Foley Norma Foley said the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is now finalising updates to the draft proposal. 

Public consultation on revamped sex education for Leaving Cert students should begin by the end of September, with changes expected to be rolled out in schools by September 2024.

Meanwhile, the new changes to Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) for Junior Cycle students are currently being finalised following feedback from teachers, students, and other parties through public consultation.