Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Compulsory Irish In Examinations. Compulsory Irish in examinations
Summary
The Minister said no proposal is under consideration to make Irish compulsory again in the intermediate or leaving certificate examinations, and reiterated that position when asked to confirm it.
asked the Minister for Education, if it is intended to re-introduce Irish as a compulsory subject in the intermediate and leaving certificates and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Comment on this
There is no proposal under consideration at present for an alteration in the current regulations with regard to Irish as a subject at the intermediate and leaving certificate examinations.
Comment on this
May I take it that the Minister does not intend to re-introduce Irish as a compulsory subject in examinations?