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

Ask Me Anything: Nicola Tallan...

00:12:54

Ask Me Anything: Nicola Tallant

Lunchtime Live

00:12:54


David Attenborough turns 100!

00:11:02

David Attenborough turns 100!

Lunchtime Live

00:11:02


Why Ovarian cancer is called a...

00:17:43

Why Ovarian cancer is called a ‘silent’ cancer

Lunchtime Live

00:17:43


Online safety: TikTok is not a...

00:26:06

Online safety: TikTok is not addictive according to TikTok

Tech Talk With Jess Kelly

00:26:06