Austin Deasy
Ceist:26 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that procedures in teacher training colleges are adapted to ensure that at least one continental language can be taught in every primary school.
Written Answers. - Teacher Training Colleges.
I would refer the Deputy to my reply to his Question No. 12 of 12 February 1991, in which I stated that continental languages do not form part of the primary school curriculum and that the curriculum review body recommended against the inclusion of a third language in the curriculum. As I said at the time, I am keeping the matter under review. It is worth pointing out that French may be taken as an option in the primary teacher training courses at St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra and Mary Immaculate College, Limerick.