Teachers could get extra money if they take Irish lessons and pass tests aimed at improving their proficiency under new Government plans. It follows concern over what officials describe as a “vicious ...
Some disgruntlement with Heather Humphreys has surfaced in Gaeilgeoir circles, where memories are long, after the Fine Gael presidential candidate promised to improve her Irish if she wins. “I passed ...
HEATHER HUMPHREYS HAS recommitted to learning Irish, 11 years after first making this pledge. In 2014, Humphreys became the Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Minister, but faced criticism due to her lack ...
Teachers’ overall standards of Irish language fluency in English-medium schools are “not what they should be” to support the primary language curriculum, school inspectors have found. The finding is ...
Sir - Well done to Colm O'Rourke for his incisive analysis of the current state of the Irish language (Sunday Independent, March 3). I'm proud of the language and see it as an intrinsic part of our ...