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Shortage Of Irish Speaking Teachers A Cause For Concern

The Education Minister says the state must provide more short-term supports to allow teachers improve their standard of Irish.

Norma Foley will appear before an Oireachtas committee today to discuss newly qualified teachers' command of the language.
She'll say she's aware of the problems secondary schools are having in filling Irish teaching posts.
Fianna Fáil's spokesperson for rural development, Eamon Ó Cuiv, says it's a challenge at all levels

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