Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 252: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if second level teaching through Irish up to leaving certificate will be provided in all second level schools in areas in which a second level all-Irish school is not available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28606/04]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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It is my Department's policy to support the provision of all-Irish school facilities at primary and post-primary level in areas outside the Gaeltacht regions, where a demand for such provision is demonstrated and no alternative exists within a reasonable distance. Where a demand for such provision exists, it is open to school management authorities to make an application to my Department for the necessary supports. Each application submitted will be examined having regard to the level of anticipated demand and existing similar provision available in the area.