Derek Nolan (Galway West, Labour)
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199. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a primary school student (details supplied) in County Kerry is required to continue studies of Irish at post-primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7301/15]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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Under certain circumstances, school management in State funded recognised schools may grant a student an exemption from the study of Irish. Department circular 12/96 applies to primary schools funded by the Department and sets out the conditions under which an exemption from the study of Irish may be granted to primary pupils.

Department circular M10/94 applies to post primary schools. Both circulars may be viewed on the Department's website www.education.ie