Organisation Information
Steering Committee for the Development of a new Policy on Irish-medium Education outside of the Gaeltacht
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From: Department of Education
- Published on: 2 August 2023
- Last updated on: 19 February 2025
Who we are
The Steering Committee for the Development of the Policy on Irish-medium Education outside of the Gaeltacht.
What we do
The role of the Steering Committee is to provide oversight, guidance and direction on the development of the policy on Irish-medium education outside of the Gaeltacht to ensure the effective delivery of the project plan.
Meeting Documents
Meeting 1:
- Agenda – Meeting 1
- Minutes – Meeting 1
- Presentation to the Steering Committee on behalf of the Intradepartmental Working Group
Meeting 2:
- Agenda – Meeting 2
- Minutes – Meeting 2
- Presentation to the Steering Committee on behalf of the Intradepartmental Working Group
Meeting 3:
- Agenda – Meeting 3
- Minutes – Meeting 3
- Presentation on review of research by Sealbhú, DCU
- Presentation to the Steering Committee on behalf of the Intradepartmental Working Group
Meeting 4:
- Agenda – Meeting 4
- Minutes – Meeting 4
- Presentation to the Steering Committee on behalf of the Intradepartmental Working Group
Meeting 5:
- Minutes – Meeting 5
- Agenda – Meeting 5
- Presentation on review of research and consultation analysis by Sealbhú, DCU
- Presentation on research on Irish-medium Units/Streams (T.J. Ó Ceallaigh, Muiris Ó Laoire & Máire Uí Chonghaile)
- Presentation to the Steering Committee on behalf of the Intradepartmental Working Group
Meeting 6:
Meeting 7:
Meeting 8:
Meeting 9:
Membership
| Gavan O’Leary (Chairperson) | Assistant Secretary, The Department of Education | * |
| Lisa Nic Dhoinnléibhe | The Gaeltacht Education Unit, The Department of Education | |
| Muireann Tóibín | The Gaeltacht Education Unit, The Department of Education | |
| Yvonne Ní Mhurchú | The Inspectorate, The Department of Education | |
| Toby Wolfe | The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) | |
| Aislinn Duffy | The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) | |
| Jacqueline Ní Fhearghusa | An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta (COGG) | |
| Aodán Mac an Mhíle | The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (DTCAGSM) | |
| Seosamh Ó Coinne | Foras na Gaeilge | |
| Stella Ní Shé | National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) | |
| Phil Fox | The Teaching Council | |
| Jacinta Regan | National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) | |
| Cáit Ní Chonghaile | National Council for Special Education (NCSE) |
Designated Public Official (DPO)*
Terms of Reference
Contact
Gaeltacht Education Unit
- Address:
- Department of Education, Gaeltacht Education Unit, Room 7, Tyrone House, Marlborough Street, Dublin, D01 RC96
- Email:
- Telephone:
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(01) 889 6408