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23rd July 2018
12:06pm BST

Forty schools will offer students Computer Science and sixty-four schools will provide Physical Education as exam subjects.
The schools will receive €450,000 between them in grants to support this new programme.
Speaking at the announcement, the Education Minister said:
"I am keen during my time as Minister to make sure that our education system keeps pace with our changing society and the evolving needs of our economy." "We know how important it is to be physically active and engage in sports, not only for our physical health but also as a means to encourage team building, develop confidence and for our mental health." "The introduction of Computer Science as a Leaving Certificate subject is part of our ambition to make Ireland a STEM leader among our European colleagues. "From reading Bruton's statement on the Department of Education and Skills website, it sure does sound like he and his colleagues are doing their best to promote healthier lifestyles for students, while giving them more choices when it comes to their final exams in school.
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