Publication

Taskforce on Models of Provision for Irish-Medium Education

From: Department of Education and Youth
Published on: 26 November 2025
Last updated on: 7 January 2026

Meeting Documents
Membership
Terms of Reference
Contact Details

The Taskforce on Models of Provision for Irish-Medium Education was established in November 2025 as a key action under the Policy for Irish-medium Education outside of the Gaeltacht.

The taskforce provides a platform for collaboration between the Department of Education and Youth and key stakeholders to identify and co-design approaches to increase the provision of high-quality Irish-medium education.

The taskforce will make recommendations to the Minister for Education and Youth regarding the establishment, development and sustainability of models for the provision of Irish-medium education.

It is intended that the taskforce will conclude its work by November 2026.

Meeting Documents

Meeting 1
Agenda – Meeting 1

Meeting 2
Agenda - Meeting 2

Membership

Tomás Ó Ruairc (Cathaoirleach)	Department of Education and Youth
Yvonne Ní Mhurchú	The Inspectorate, Department of Education and Youth
Mícheál Ó Caoilte	The Inspectorate, Department of Education and Youth
Dermot Brown	Planning and Building Unit, Department of Education and Youth
Anne-Marie Ross	Initial Teacher Education Unit, Department of Education and Youth
Deirdre Dalton	Teacher Supply Unit, Department of Education and Youth
Bríd Murphy	The Teaching Council
Ursula Ní Dhufaigh	National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
Nioclás Ó Laoghaire	National Council for Special Education
Jacqueline Ní Fhearghusa	An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta
Caoimhín Ó hEaghra	An Foras Pátrúnachta
Eoin Ó Droighneáin	Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
Gean Gilger	Education and Training Boards Ireland
Maedhbh Daltún	Joint Managerial Body for Voluntary Secondary Schools
Dónal Ó Murchú	Catholic Primary School Management Association
Bríd Ní Annracháin	Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools
Seosamh Ó Coinne	Foras na Gaeilge
Bláthnaid ní Ghréacháin	Gaeloideachas
Aoife Ní Mháille	Oide

Designated Public Official (DPO)*

Terms of Reference

Taskforce Terms of Reference

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Contact Details

Gaeltacht Education Unit

Address:: Department of Education and Youth, Gaeltacht Education Unit, Room S7, Tyrone House, Marlborough Street, Dublin, D01 RC96

Email:: polg@education.gov.ie

Telephone:: (01) 889 6408