Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 October 2024
179. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the measures that will be put in place to support naíonraí in the absence of a national plan for Irish in the early years; how their needs will be adequately addressed in the Irish-medium education policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39779/24]
View answerSupports for early learning and care settings, including naíonraí, fall under the remit of the Minister for Children, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Youth.
In parallel to the work being carried out by my Department on the development of a policy for Irish-medium education, which will encompass primary and post-primary school levels, the Department of Children, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Youth is currently developing a national plan on Irish language provision in early learning and care and school-age childcare settings. The Departments are working closely together to ensure both policies are in alignment.
