Publication
Taskforce on Models of Provision for Irish-Medium Education
- Published on: 26 November 2025
- Last updated on: 22 December 2025
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
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
Contact Details
Gaeltacht Education Unit
- Address:
- Department of Education and Youth, Gaeltacht Education Unit, Room S7, Tyrone House, Marlborough Street, Dublin, D01 RC96
- Email:
- Telephone:
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(01) 889 6408