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