New Three Year Plan is Being Launched to Get More Young People Speaking Irish - 07/11/2025
A new policy and a plan to strengthen the teaching, learning and use of Irish language in schools has been announced.Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee unveiled the policy for Irish-medium education and an action plan for Irish in English-medium schools on the shared campus of Gaelscoil Bhrian Bóroimhe and Swords Educate Together National School.A department spokesperson said the actions together represent "a significant milestone" as they aim to expand supports, resources and opportunities to use the language.Julian de Spáinn, General Secretary of Conradh na Gaeilge, says it's a…
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