Education and Training Boards

Tuesday, 2 July 2024

Ceisteanna (241)

Mairéad Farrell

Ceist:

241. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education when a decision was made to remove the requirement for fluency in the Irish language for the position of director of schools within the ETB; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28310/24]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education

The Director of Schools position was established in ETBs in 2015.

There is no requirement under the specifications of the position, and no statutory requirement, for a Director of Schools in an ETB to have fluency in the Irish language.