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- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (11 Jul 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the Minister. I did not expect this question to be reached. It concerns a matter very close to my heart. There is an opportunity now to address it, with the principal of Ennis Community College moving on from that post. Gaelcholáiste an Chláir has been seeking stand-alone status for 30 years. The Minister said the Department has an openness to addressing the matter....
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (11 Jul 2024)
Norma Foley: I appreciate that sterling work is being done at Gaelcholáiste an Chláir in regard to the promotion of the Irish language. I am aware of the work being done by the staff, the atmosphere that is being cultivated in the aonad and the first-class provision for students. However, the Department must look at the numbers when it receives an application. I acknowledge that an...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (11 Jul 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: It is great to hear an acknowledgement of the issues in Clare and that there is a commitment to resolving them. County Clare has the second highest number of Irish speakers in the country. We have a great history of and love for Irish culture. There is huge potential there that has been missed. Gaelcholáiste an Chláir has done its very best. In some respects, it is a miracle it...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (11 Jul 2024)
Norma Foley: I appreciate the case the Deputy has made. I appreciate the case that has been made by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and by Gaelcholáiste an Chláir itself. I can only reiterate that there are issues that need to be addressed. In particular, we have identified issues regarding uptake of places. We have an openness to working through those issues. We are...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Irish Language (11 Jul 2024)
Irish Language
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Irish Language (11 Jul 2024)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 70. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for a progress update on the programme for Government commitment to provide a comprehensive policy for the Irish language from pre-primary education to teacher education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30486/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Irish Language (11 Jul 2024)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach for coming back to this question. I was detained at the meeting of the Committee of Public Accounts. Leanann an cheist seo an pointe atá ardaithe ag an Teachta Wynne. Táim ag cur ceist ar an Aire maidir leis an ngealltanas atá sa chlár Rialtais maidir le polasaí cuimsitheach don Ghaeilge ón réamhscolaíocht go...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Irish Language (11 Jul 2024)
Norma Foley: The Department is taking a staged approach to developing a comprehensive policy for the Irish language from preschool through to teacher education. There are three strands to this work as it relates to the Department of Education, namely the policy on Gaeltacht education, the policy on Irish-medium education outside the Gaeltacht, and the work commencing on a policy framework and action plan...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Irish Language (11 Jul 2024)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Minister for the update on progress. The clock is ticking. This was one of the programme for Government commitments I was passionate about including. I would like to see the process conclude within the lifetime of the Government. There certainly is a need for it. Deputy Wynne spoke about the need for a Gaelscoil in her area. Deputy Costello, my party colleague, often raises...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Irish Language (11 Jul 2024)
Norma Foley: There is a significant commitment from the Department to progressing and supporting the growth of the Irish language. We have deemed it necessary to take a staged approach to this objective. We began with the policy on Gaeltacht education, on which significant progress has been made, including the development of the BEd and MEd, support for international research and supports for schools in...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (11 Jul 2024)
Questions Nos. 71 to 76, inclusive, taken with Written Answers.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Staff (11 Jul 2024)
School Staff
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Staff (11 Jul 2024)
Seán Canney: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when she will reinstate the assistant principal role to primary and special schools which was cut during the period of austerity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27219/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Staff (11 Jul 2024)
Seán Canney: Will the Minister reinstate the assistant principal role which was cut in primary and special schools during the period of austerity? I am down the pile.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Staff (11 Jul 2024)
Norma Foley: That is right, but the Deputy is there nonetheless. I wish to acknowledge the major contribution being made daily by all school leaders in successfully operating Irish schools to an incredibly high standard. Budget 2017 allowed for the commencement of restoration of middle management posts as part of an agreed distributed leadership model and meant lifting the rigidity of the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Staff (11 Jul 2024)
Seán Canney: I thank the Minister. There were a large number of statistics in that. In today's world, especially in primary schools, there is a great deal going on. I am aware of two schools that are undertaking building projects. Matters have become difficult. School principals are not just managing education, they are managing facilities. They are doing project management and procurement. They...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Staff (11 Jul 2024)
Norma Foley: I thank the Deputy. I appreciate and acknowledge every day that more is being asked within our schools. That is of all staff, whether it is the teaching staff, school secretary, caretaker, our SNAs and obviously our school leadership and boards of management, to whom we owe a huge debt of gratitude. In terms of supporting school leadership and the concept of distributed leadership, we have...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Staff (11 Jul 2024)
Seán Canney: I welcome the Minister's words of encouragement. I agree wholeheartedly with everything she is saying in respect of responsibilities and all of the demands that are now put on the entire school management from top to bottom in national schools, especially in today's world. I am aware of two schools in particular where there are problems. I will send the Minister a note on them separately...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Staff (11 Jul 2024)
Norma Foley: I do not disagree with anything the Deputy has said in terms of the importance of supporting schools and ensuring they are free. We have already had this discussion earlier today in terms of access to education and it being free. I already highlighted the supports we provide. These include, free school books, reduced school transport costs, ensuring that there is no payment for junior or...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Staff (11 Jul 2024)
Pauline Tully: I propose to take Question No. 80 next and then go back to Question No. 70.