Written question asked by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Northern Ireland Office
- Question
- What percentage of the new Irish-medium PGCE course at St. Mary's College, Belfast is designed to cater for the specific needs of Irish-medium schools; and for what reasons the whole course will not be taught entirely through the medium of Irish. - 100 per cent. Students are being equipped to teach in both Irish medium and English medium schools.
- Answer
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Mr. Llwyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of the new Irish-medium PGCE course at St. Mary's college, Belfast is designed to cater for the specific needs of Irish-medium schools; and for what reasons the whole course will not be taught entirely through the medium of Irish. [19696] Mr. Ancram: The figure is 100 per cent. Students are being equipped to teach in both Irish medium and English medium schools.
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- Type
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- Reference
- 19696; 292 c644W
- Session
- 1996-97
- Subjects
- Curriculum Languages Northern Ireland St Mary's University College
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