EDUCATION IN NORTHERN IRELAND

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That this House notes with concern the proposals for the reform of the Post-Primary Education System in Northern Ireland contained in the Draft Education Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2006; recognises that there is widespread opposition to these proposals from a clear majority of parents and teaching professionals; acknowledges that there is no consensus amongst the political parties in Northern Ireland on the way forward; and therefore calls on the Government to withdraw the Order and to make appropriate arrangements for this matter to be addressed by the Northern Ireland Assembly at the earliest opportunity.