Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2017
157. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of Gaeltacht schools at primary and post-primary level that expressed interest and did not express interest in being designated as a Gaeltacht school under his departmental plan; the anticipated difference in the number of Gaeltacht schools resulting from this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47811/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn April 2017, the Department of Education and Skills issued Circulars 0033/2017 and 0034/2017 inviting the 134 primary schools and 28 post-primary schools located in Gaeltacht language-planning areas to participate in the Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme. 106 primary schools and 27 post-primary schools expressed an interest to participate in the Scheme from September 2017. The remaining 28 primary schools communities and the remaining one post-primary school community will be provided with a further opportunity to express interest to participate in the Scheme in Spring 2018.
