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Should we reconsider Irish being compulsory in schools?

Should we reconsider Irish being compulsory in schools?

Update: 2025-01-23
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Is compulsory of the Irish language in schools doing anything to keep it alive? We discuss this with John Downing, Political Correspondent and Columnist with the Irish Independent. 

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Should we reconsider Irish being compulsory in schools?

Should we reconsider Irish being compulsory in schools?