Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010
197 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if there are grounds for exemption for a person (details attached) in County Dublin in studying Irish in view of the fact that they have had very little tuition in Irish while in national school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32428/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs part of the post primary school curriculum Irish is a compulsory subject. Department circular M10/94 applies to post primary schools funded by my Department and sets out the conditions under which an exemption from the study of Irish may be granted to post primary pupils. Under the terms of this circular, delegated authority to grant exemptions from Irish, within the conditions laid down, is vested in school management.
With regard to the particular case referred to by the Deputy, the position is that the pupil's parents/guardians should make a written application to the management of the school in which the pupil is enrolled, clearly stating the grounds on which they are seeking an exemption from the study of Irish.
