Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
871. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education her plans to review the criteria to grant an exemption from learning Irish; the reason 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. [42902/22]
View answerI can advise the Deputy that an initial review of the implementation of the 2019 circulars on exemptions from the study of Irish has been completed by the Department.
Revised circulars including updated criteria for granting an exemption from the study of Irish together with accompanying guidelines to support implementation will be issued to schools at the start of the new school year for immediate implementation.
