617. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the consternation among pupils and teachers of Irish over the recent Junior Certificate exam paper; her views that the strong focus on literature and creative writing in the Irish exam with no oral element which could be detrimental to the language in the long run given that it could discourage students from opting for the higher-level Leaving Certificate paper; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34239/22]

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617. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the consternation among pupils and teachers of Irish over the recent Junior Certificate exam paper; her views that the strong focus on literature and creative writing in the Irish exam with no oral element which could be detrimental to the language in the long run given that it could discourage students from opting for the higher-level Leaving Certificate paper; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34239/22]

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