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Barry Ward’s policy on irish language curriculum

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Should the Irish language remain a compulsory subject on the national curriculum?

  Party’s support baseYes, but focus more on the ability to speak and understand the language instead of analysing poems, stories, and phrases

Barry Ward’s answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Fine Gael Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Fine Gael has previously supported a policy making Irish optional in the Leaving Cert in the past, with the proposal previously ...” ‐gaelport.com

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Party’s support base

Fine Gael Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but focus more on the ability to speak and understand the language instead of analysing poems, stories, and phrases

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,281 voters that identify as Fine Gael.

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