Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 158: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will expedite the extension of circular 12/96 to afford pupils attending private schools the opportunity to obtain a Department exemption in Irish in cases in which dyslexia or other disabilities would make the learning of Irish by pupils an unnecessary and disadvantageous burden; and when the process of providing for exemptions for private school pupils will be completed. [16741/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The scheme, whereby exemption from the study of Irish is granted to pupils of recognised primary schools, is currently under review by my Department. The question of granting pupils in private schools exemptions from the study of Irish on the same basis as applies to pupils in recognised schools is being considered as part of this review.

It is hoped that this review will be completed shortly. Any new arrangements arising from the review will be notified to schools by way of circular letter.