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Do we have enough gaelscoils in Ireland?

Gaelscoil waiting lists are at an all-time high. There is so much demand for them they now have a...

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15.49 14 May 2026


Do we have enough gaelscoils in Ireland?


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15.49 14 May 2026


Gaelscoil waiting lists are at an all-time high. There is so much demand for them they now have a point system where children who come from Irish-speaking homes are favoured for enrollment ahead of children with one or less parents who speak Irish.

Families across the country are frustrated over the waiting lists and enrollment processes.

Now, parents from Dunshaughlin in County Meath have taken their campaign for additional Gaelscoil places to the Dáil today.

Joining Shane to discuss is Sinn Féin TD for Meath East and Spokesperson for Education and Youth, Darren O’Rourke and Aine McKenna, a parent from Dunshaughlin who was protesting over additional spaces today.


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