Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

On the issue of Irish music and dance in primary and secondary schools, there is already a huge resource within some schools which are examples of good practice. Deputy Timmins' question is relevant because there are some schools that may not necessarily have the same examples of good practice in respect of Irish music, dance and all other aspects of the arts. Perhaps the Minister would use the resource of schools that already have an excellent programme running to assist those schools that may not necessarily have such a programme. In some of the poorer schools in the city there are great examples of Irish dance and dance from different nationalities and respect for cultural diversity. There are some creative teachers who implement these policies in schools.

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