Lack of resources and high cost of housing threaten to delay reforms of Leaving Cert

Schools complain over lack of lab space, while high rents have added to the challenges of teaching

Education Minister Norma Foley. Photo: Gerry Mooney

Wayne O'Connor

A shortage of space and materials in schools and ambitious timelines will challenge the delivery of new Leaving Cert changes, according to a new report by key education officials.

The report, seen by the Sunday ­Independent, warned Education Minister Norma Foley that the rollout of two new subjects in 2025 “could threaten the viability of other existing subjects” in smaller schools, unless they are given more teachers.