489 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans regarding the SCG requirement in the Irish language for primary teachers trained outside the State, to make the examination more realistic in view of the language level utilised in primary schools and the related teaching requirements; when a clear syllabus with contents of course, details of marking scheme and guidelines for candidates and SCG course providers will be available; if the review committee he established has reported to him and its views on the five-year time limit now applying to applicants seeking to secure the SCG; the assurances he will give to teachers who have not secured the full SCG that they will get reasonable time beyond the five years to achieve the SCG; the position in respect of teachers who are not required to teach Gaeilge, including certain special schools, resource, learning support and special class teachers; the reason such teachers are required to take SCG; if time will be counted against the five year limit only during school years when teachers referred to above are actually teaching Gaeilge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1743/04]

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489 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans regarding the SCG requirement in the Irish language for primary teachers trained outside the State, to make the examination more realistic in view of the language level utilised in primary schools and the related teaching requirements; when a clear syllabus with contents of course, details of marking scheme and guidelines for candidates and SCG course providers will be available; if the review committee he established has reported to him and its views on the five-year time limit now applying to applicants seeking to secure the SCG; the assurances he will give to teachers who have not secured the full SCG that they will get reasonable time beyond the five years to achieve the SCG; the position in respect of teachers who are not required to teach Gaeilge, including certain special schools, resource, learning support and special class teachers; the reason such teachers are required to take SCG; if time will be counted against the five year limit only during school years when teachers referred to above are actually teaching Gaeilge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1743/04]

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