Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2015
435. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the report Analysis of Bilingual Competence: Language Acquisition Among Young People in the Gaeltacht by an Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46869/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe recent research published by an Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltacht agus Gaelscolaíochta provides a clear insight into the salient issues relating to Irish as a minority language and the acquisition of Irish by young native speakers in Gaeltacht areas.
The Department will consider the recommendations of the research in tandem with the examination of other research, both national and international, and also practice in schools as part of its review of Gaeltacht education which is currently being carried out.
The Department will be cognisant of the implications of implementing the research recommendations for the personal and social development of young native speakers as well as the feasibility of the recommendations, given the current fiscal climate and the dispersed location of the small population of native Irish speakers living in our Gaeltacht areas.
