In March 2022, the Minister for Education Norma Foley, TD announced her ambitious plans for a reimagined Senior Cycle, Equity and Excellence for All, where the student is at the centre of their Senior Cycle experience. In setting out her plan, the Minister requested NCCA to prepare a schedule of senior cycle subjects to be reviewed and redeveloped.

Tranche 1 – September 2025

• Biology
• Business
• Chemistry

Tranche 2 – September 2026

• Accounting*
• English*
• Geography

*The introduction of these subjects has been postponed until at least September 2027.

Tranche 3 – September 2027

• Agricultural Science
• History
• Home Economics
• Mathematics
• Music

Tranche 4 – September 2028

• Art
• French
• Gaeilge
• Technology