Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta. Dúnadh le déanaí comhairliúchán leis an gComhairle Náisiúnta Curaclaim agus Measúnachta, CNCM, ar dhréacht-sonraíochtaí nua do Ghaeilge na hardteistiméireachta. Tá forbairt reatha na ndréacht-sonraíochtaí do Ghaeilge na hardteistiméireachta mar chuid den timthriall leanúnach athbhreithnithe agus athfhorbartha curaclaim.

As the Deputy is aware, the public consultation aspect of his process recently concluded. It deals with the new draft specifications for leaving certificate Irish. The current development of draft specifications for leaving certificate Irish is part of the ongoing cycle of curriculum review and redevelopment. As the Deputy will be aware, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, NCCA, opened the consultation process. In response to stakeholder concerns and requests, it extended the closing date at the end of November 2021. To support stakeholder participation, the NCCA employed a wide range of consultation tools, including an online survey, bilateral and focus group meetings and written submissions. The NCCA is conducting a detailed analysis of all feedback that is received. It is hoped that an interim consultation report will be presented to the NCCA council in June. A report on early enactment of Irish at junior cycle is also due to be presented to the NCCA council shortly. I look forward to the outcomes of these processes in due course.

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