The debate: Are Irish language exemptions given out too freely?

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The debate: Are Irish language exemptions given out too freely?
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Over 20,000 students who had exemptions from studying Irish at second level on the grounds of literacy difficulties were studying other languages

More than 20,000 students who had exemptions from studying Irish at second level on the grounds of literacy difficulties were studying other languages

According to the relevant circular, decisions regarding eligibility are not based on whether or not a student has a diagnosis ofRory McIlroy’s and Tiger Woods’ teams go head to head in TGL The Education Act 1998 reminds us that schools should use their available resources to, among other things, promote the development of the Irish language and traditions, Irish literature, the arts and other cultural matters. If more support was given to Irish by the Department of Education and by the Government itself, demand for exemptions from the study of Irish as a school subject would not be as high.

Securing the right to an exemption from the compulsory study of Irish for students with severe dyslexia and other learning difficulties was a significant achievement. It is most regrettable that this accommodation has been questioned from some quarters.

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