Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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362. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to list the colleges and courses where it is possible for a student to complete primary school teacher training entirely through the medium of Gaeilge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13602/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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While there are a number of primary initial teacher education programmes, there is currently one programme provided entirely through the medium of Gaeilge. This is the Baitsiléir san Oideachas trí Mheán na Gaeilge (Bunmhúinteoireacht)/Bachelor of Education through the Medium of Irish (Primary), which is provided by the Marino Institute of Education.

In addition, Marino intends to offer a new Gaeilge pathway - Máistir Gairmiúil san Oideachas trí Mheán na Gaeilge (Bunmhúinteoireacht)/ Professional Master of Education through the Medium of Irish (Primary)- from September 2025, dependant on a minimum number of students selecting this stream as their first preference.