Advertisement

Number of pupils applying for Irish exemption 'has skyrocketed'

There have been calls for Norma Foley to scrap the exemptions given for learning Irish. The Oireachtas Committee says that the number of exemptions is “harming” the Irish education system.   Is it fair for those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia and anxiety to be forced to study Irish?   Andrea was joined by Aindrias Moynihan, Fianna Fail TD, Barbara Ennis, Principal of Alexandra College in Dublin and others to discuss...

Share this article

13.00 8 Feb 2024


Number of pupils applying for Irish exemption 'has skyrocketed'


Listen to this episode


Share this article

13.00 8 Feb 2024


There have been calls for Norma Foley to scrap the exemptions given for learning Irish. The Oireachtas Committee says that the number of exemptions is “harming” the Irish education system.  

Is it fair for those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia and anxiety to be forced to study Irish? 

 Andrea was joined by Aindrias Moynihan, Fianna Fail TD, Barbara Ennis, Principal of Alexandra College in Dublin and others to discuss...


Read more about

Lunchtime Live Highlights

Related Episodes

Blúirí Oileánda – Island Piece...

00:14:34

Blúirí Oileánda – Island Pieces with Diarmuid Ó Drisceoil

The Pat Kenny Show

00:14:34


E-Scooters: What have other Eu...

00:17:44

E-Scooters: What have other European countries done about them?

The Pat Kenny Show

00:17:44


Nepalese cooking with Lina Gau...

00:07:05

Nepalese cooking with Lina Gautam from Monty’s of Kathmandu

The Pat Kenny Show

00:07:05


Luke O’Neill on Alzheimer’s

00:08:48

Luke O’Neill on Alzheimer’s

The Pat Kenny Show

00:08:48