Parents agree to compromise in Irish language row [independent.ie]
- Published: 11 July 2009
A DISPUTE over language that divided a school community in the Kerry Gaeltacht has been resolved -- and all sides say they are happy.
The row centred on whether pupils were entitled to an education through both English and Irish at a school with an all-Irish policy.
The High Court was told yesterday that parents of 12 pupils at Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne/Dingle Community School had settled their action against the Department of Education and Science and the school's board of management.
The deal protects the all-Irish policy of the school, but allows students who have difficulties with Irish to have a bilingual education, while receiving supports to improve their Irish.
