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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...

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13.00 8 Feb 2024


Number of pupils applying for Irish exemption 'has skyrocketed'


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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...


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