Mr. Paul Byrne:

Generally you try to have a good conversation with the student and the parent and you try to do your best to see if you can possibly keep them learning Irish for as long as possible. The students are tested on their literacy and spelling comprehension, etc. If they are below the tenth percentile you grant the díolúine. By and large you try to encourage the students to stay in Irish. Some schools put it on their websites that only in exceptional circumstances will any exemption from Irish be granted. That sends out a good message.