Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2022
603. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education her plans to review the criteria to grant an exemption from learning Irish; the reason that the criteria focus on literacy scores rather than considering other factors of children with disabilities and additional learning needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33889/22]
View answerI can advise the Deputy that my department is currently in the process of reviewing the circulars on exemptions from the study of Irish as set out in the current circulars – 0052/2019 primary and 0053/2019 post primary.
This review includes a review of the criteria in relation to children with Special Educational Needs.
I expect that revised circulars will be published for implementation in schools at the start of the new school year.
