Dáil Éireann - Volume 47 - 17 May, 1933

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - English Programme in Infant Schools.

Mr. Dillon Mr. Dillon

Mr. Dillon asked the Minister for Education whether he can give the programme in English sanctioned for infants' classes in schools in which Irish is taught as a subject for an hour a day.

Minister for Education (Mr. Derrig) Thomas Derrig

Minister for Education (Mr. Derrig): The programme of instruction in national schools does not contemplate the teaching of English as a subject in infants' classes and there is, consequently, no official programme for English in these classes.

Mr. Dillon Mr. Dillon

Mr. Dillon: Is there an official programme in these schools for any other subject?

Mr. Derrig Mr. Derrig

Mr. Derrig: Yes.

Mr. Dillon Mr. Dillon

Mr. Dillon: Would the Minister give us that programme?

Mr. Derrig Mr. Derrig

Mr. Derrig: I have sent a copy of the programme to the Deputy.

Mr. Dillon Mr. Dillon

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[1037] Mr. Dillon: I am not aware that it has reached me so far but, perhaps, it is in the course of post.

Mr. Derrig Mr. Derrig

Mr. Derrig: I will have another copy sent to the Deputy.

Dáil Éireann 47 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. English Programme in Infant Schools.

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