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Pictured: Representatives from the Centre for Language Education Research at Queen’s University and Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta, pictured at a recent Research Symposium in Stormont, who will speak this afternoon to the Assembly Education Committee; from left; Seosamh Ó Coinne, Chair, CnaG; Ciarán Catney, Senior Officer, A Fair Start, CnaG; Dr Mel Engman, Dr Aisling O’Boyle, Dr Yecid Ortega and Dr Sultan Turkan, QUB; Maria Thomasson, CEO, CnaG and Dr Daniel Muijs, QUB.
Representatives from Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta (CnaG) and Queen’s University are due to appear before the Assembly Education Committee this afternoon (13 March) to highlight some of the major issues facing the Irish-medium sector currently.
For the second time recently in the Assembly, most of the presentation will be in Irish, using a new simultaneous translation service.
CnaG will be joined by representatives from the Centre for Language Education Research at Queen’s University, who recently published a significant research report, commissioned by CnaG, entitled Fair? Shared? Supported? Examining the Expectations and Realities for Irish-medium practitioners.
With an ongoing shortage of teachers in the Irish-medium sector, as well as issues relating to recruitment and retention, this research report focuses on those additional competencies and the significant challenges facing practitioners in Irish-medium education.
Other major challenges in the Irish-medium sector, including teacher supply; special educational needs; accommodation etc will also be discussed.
Maria Thomasson, CEO of CnaG, sees this as a unique opportunity to influence local politicians and seek support for the sector:
‘We are delighted to take this opportunity to influence our local representatives and to discuss, not only the barriers and challenges facing Irish-medium education at present, but also to highlight the successes of the sector; the dedication and commitment of our teachers and pupils and the various benefits of immersion education and bilingualism.’
This session can be viewed live via niassembly.tv, starting at 3.00pm.
Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta (CnaG) welcomes Education Minister Paul Givan’s visit yesterday (6 March) to Gaelscoil Aodha Rua, Dungannon in the first few weeks of his new role.
As the representative body for Irish-medium education, CnaG is delighted that the Minister paid a visit Gaelscoil Aodha Rua, a vibrant and growing provider of high-quality Irish-medium education in the mid-Ulster area. During his visit, the Minister had the opportunity to witness first-hand the benefits of immersion education and the holistic ethos attributed to the sector.
CnaG is particularly encouraged by the Minister’s statement that he and his Department will be advocates for all children in all sectors, including Irish-medium.
Commenting on the visit, Maria Thomasson CEO of CnaG said, ‘We look forward to working proactively with the Minister in the coming years to address some of the significant issues facing the sector including, but not limited to, inadequate accommodation, teacher supply and retention and the provision of linguistically appropriate support for IM pupils with additional needs.’
CnaG congratulates the staff, governors and pupils of Gaelscoil Aodha Rua on extending such a warm welcome to the Minister and for making his first official visit to an Irish-medium school such an enjoyable, informative and memorable experience.
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