Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

Regulation of the English Language Sector: Discussion

Photo of Mairéad FarrellMairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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I thank the witnesses for coming in and sharing their experiences. I know the experiences have been very difficult, but to have to come forward can be very difficult as well. We really appreciate them coming before this committee. I thank them very much for that because it has been incredibly important.

Mr. Ó Luain's opening statement set out the challenges and experiences very well. What percentage of schools and agents meet the minimum standard? What percentage of them are failing?