# The Education Reform (1989 Order) (Commencement No. 9) Order (Northern Ireland) 1998, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order.)
This Order makes the subject Irish (in Irish speaking schools) compulsory in Irish speaking schools only on a phased basis from 31st July 1998. It becomes compulsory for pupils in key stage 3 and the first year of key stage 4 from that date, and from 31st July 1999 for pupils in the second year of key stage 4.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1998/119/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/education-reform-1989-order-commencement-no-9-order-northern-ireland-1998/note
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