High Court resolves case of special needs student refused exemption from Irish

Court previously heard that condition of student, who had been diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, and anxiety, was 'exacerbated and triggered' by having to learn Irish

The court was told a psychological assessment and other reports had recommended that the girl seek an exemption from having to learn Irish.

A High Court challenge brought on behalf of a student with special education needs against a refusal by the secondary school to grant her an exemption from having to study Irish has been resolved.

The case was one of several similar High Court actions, which were also settled after the State altered its regulations concerning exemptions from having to learn Irish.