Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There is a comprehensive policy being worked on in terms of a strategy for teaching Irish in schools outside of Gaeltachts. This will complement the teaching of the Irish language, and how it is being provided for within the Gaeltachts. There is a substantial body of work being done there.

On the question of how does the senior cycle fit into the general strategy, as I have said previously, the entire impetus for senior cycle is for it to be relevant to the students, and student well-being is imbedded.