Govt’s Gaeltacht area education policy to be announced
October 21, 2016
The Department of Education has confirmed that the policy for educational provision in Gaeltacht areas will be launched next week.
Policy proposals for educational provision in Gaeltacht areas were published in May 2015, followed by a lengthy consultation process.
Many language, education and Gaeltacht organisations have expressed their disappointment about the delay in publishing the policy, but it is now expected to be implemented in September 2017.
The policy was discussed at a meeting of the Cabinet committee on arts, Irish and the Gaeltacht last week.
It is understood Taoiseach Enda Kenny will launch the policy next week in Conamara.
