Free English Magazine FEM Jan, 2013 | Page 6

Exemptions from Irish

• DES – Circular 12 / 96

• Pupils in the following circumstances may be allowe from the study of Irish in national schools ( among ot

- Pupils whose primary education up to 11 years of ag received in Northern Ireland or outside Ireland , prov parent or guardian who had custody of the pupil was resident in Northern Ireland or outside Ireland during period of education up to that age ;

- Pupils from abroad , who have no understanding of E enrolled , would be required to study one language o English ;

- Children of foreigners who are diplomatic or consula representatives in Ireland ;

- Children from other countries in whose case the Min satisfied that they are resident in this country as poli