Written question asked by Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 5 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 April 1998. It was answered by Marjorie Mowlam (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 April 1998 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, on how many occasions the Anglo-Irish Intergovernmental Council has discussed Irish-medium education.

Answer: Mr. John D. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on how many occasions the Anglo-Irish Intergovernmental Council has discussed Irish-medium education; and if she will make a statement. [33593] Marjorie Mowlam: The Education and Culture Sub-Committee of the Anglo Irish Intergovernmental Council regularly discusses Irish-medium education. At its meetings on 7 February, 8 May and 14 November, it discussed the inclusion of the Irish language in the National curriculum in English schools. The Anglo-Irish Intergovernmental Conference has discussed Irish- medium education at 6 meetings since the beginning of 1995. The Anglo Irish Intergovernmental Conference was established under the framework of the Anglo Irish Intergovernmental Council.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 310 c178W; 33593
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Curriculum Languages Irish language Anglo-Irish Intergovernmental Council