Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills announces appointment of the New Council Members of An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta [education.ie]
- Published: 17 November 2010
The Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan, TD, today announced the appointment of the Council of An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta for a new term of office ending in November 2014.
An Chomhairle was established under the Education Act 1998 to advise on the provision of Irish in schools generally, and on teaching through Irish in Gaeltacht and Irish-medium schools, to coordinate the provision of textbooks and learning materials in Irish, to provide support services to schools and to engage in research.
The Tánaiste said the Council has a key role in the promotion of Irish, and in ensuring that Irish medium schools are equipped with quality learning materials to meet the needs of teachers and students.
It will play a very important role in the implementation of the Government’s 20 year strategy for Irish.
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