Debate contribution: Irish-medium Education: TransformED NI

Debate contribution by Mr Gerry Kelly on 1 June 2026.

MLA: Mr Gerry Kelly
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 1 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Irish-medium Education: TransformED NI
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5581096

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Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as ucht a fhreagra.
Given the serious staffing and resource pressures that Irish-medium schools face, does the Minister understand why many people see his proposal of an AI lead as little more than a Google Translate solution, instead of properly investing in the sector, and how that further reinforces the view that the DUP remains hostile to the Irish language?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3614/22-27.

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