First response from the Dept of Minister of Education & Skills

Thank you so so much for signing this petition. I have sent letters to many TDs and Ministers and have received a few responses that they have passed the task to the Minister of Education & Skills. Thanks again for your time & I hope we are making the change. regards Evan Here's the First response from the Dept of Minister of Education & Skills. Mr. Evan Furlong liufurlong@gmail.com PLEASE QUOTE REF NUMBER ON ALL CORRESPONDENCE. Our Ref: 1603378 /AM Dear Mr. Furlong, The Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton TD has asked me to acknowledge your recent e-mail regarding the inclusion of Mandarin Chinese in the Leaving Certificate curriculum. Enquiries are being made about this matter and a further letter will issue as soon as possible. Yours sincerely, Derek Newcombe Private Secretary