On 29 May, 2012, the Minister for Education and Skills of Ireland launched three research reports, commissioned by the NCCA (National Councils for Curriculum and Assessment) to support the development of the new Language Curriculum for primary schools.

http://www.ncca.ie/en/Curriculum_and_Assessment/Early_Childhood_and_Primary_Education/Primary_School_Curriculum/Language_Curriculum_Research_Reports_/