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Schools Told Not To Accept Psychologists’ Reports For Irish Exemptions

The Department of Education has contacted several schools In Ireland to say that they can’t award ex...
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4:00 PM - 17 Jan 2025



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Schools Told Not To Accept Psychologists’ Reports For Irish Exemptions

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4:00 PM - 17 Jan 2025

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The Department of Education has contacted several schools In Ireland to say that they can’t award exemptions for studying Irish based on psychological reports alone.

This decision comes as the number of students receiving exemptions issued by school principals has risen.

Carl O’Brien, Education Editor at the Irish Times and Séaghan Ó Suilleabheán, Irish language presenter and content creator, joined Will O’Callaghan on Friday’s The Last Word to discuss the issue.

Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.


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