Written answers

Tuesday, 13 February 2007

Department of Education and Science

School Curriculum

10:00 am

Photo of Tommy BroughanTommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 165: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she will introduce changes in the curriculum and examination of Irish at post-primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5067/07]

Photo of Mary HanafinMary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, I am very committed to improving our young people's command of Irish, through both increased support and curricular reform. Last April, I launched a wide package of measures to promote Irish in primary schools. These include the employment of cuiditheoirí at primary level to provide a programme of supports and in-service training for primary teachers and the delivery of a course in teaching Drama trí Ghaeilge to primary teachers. Other measures included the funding of Summer courses for 10-14 year olds in their own area, with an emphasis on sport and games through Irish.

Proposals are also being developed for changes in how Irish is taught and examined at second level. I have made clear my intentions to focus on improving students' competence in the spoken language and to make learning Irish more enjoyable. I expect to be in a position to make an announcement on the matter shortly.

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