Debate contribution: Academic Selection

Debate contribution by Mr Mark Durkan on 7 April 2025.

MLA: Mr Mark Durkan
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 7 April 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Academic Selection
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4890551

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We all desire the flourishing of our young people; however, you will not see many, if any, reports that say much that is good about putting children under such pressure at such a young age. Previous Ministers essentially privatised the process. Will the Minister acknowledge the role that private tuition now plays, to the extent that it has become a de facto part of it, putting so much pressure —

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 1851/22-27.

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