Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

159. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the development of L1 and L2 specifications in Leaving Certificate Irish; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5187/23]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

The current Leaving Certificate (established) Irish curriculum was introduced to schools in 1995. Informed by research and building on the model of provision already in place at primary and junior cycle levels, NCCA established a representative subject development group to commence work on developing draft T1 and T2 specifications for Leaving Certificate (established) Irish in 2018. NCCA opened a consultation on draft T1 and T2 specifications in February 2021. The consultation process was mindful of the challenges facing teachers, students, school leaders and their communities as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In response to stakeholder feedback and requests, the closing date for this consultation was extended to the end of November 2021. A copy of the consultation report has recently been submitted to the Department for consideration.

Responding to requests received from stakeholders through the recent consultation on draft T1 and T2 specifications for Leaving Certificate Irish, NCCA Council decided to undertake a review of the early enactment of Irish specifications T1 and T2 in Junior Cycle. NCCA Council is continuing its deliberations on the findings from this early enactment review at present.