Claire Kerrane (Roscommon-Galway, Sinn Fein)
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739. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider funding a proposal by a school (details supplied) on a pilot basis which would see English speaking schools twinned with Gaeilscoils, including those on the islands for pen paling, visiting and improving Irish speaking among children in English speaking schools, as the most effective way for them to learn the language; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13409/23]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm to the Deputy that officials from my Department have been in contact with the school in question to seek further details of the proposal referred to by her. My officials will consider this proposal when these details have been received.