PPLI Annual Report (2019) - Flipbook - Page 5
In addition, PPLI employs 17 Japanese, 8 Russian, 5 Polish, 2 Lithuanian and 2 Korean Development Officers who teach in
schools.
PPLI is the only dedicated organisation supporting foreign languages education at post-primary in Ireland and its important
role is recognized in the strategy. There is also a broader role for PPLI in the implementation of the strategy which includes
awareness raising, employer engagement and languages in society, in addition to the important aspects of implementation
which relate to languages in education. An additional part of its role is to conduct applied research that informs and supports
policy.
Karen Ruddock
Director PPLI
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