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Gerry Adams’ 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

Gerry Adams’ answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Sinn Féin Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Sinn Fein supports . . . Maintaining the status of Irish as a compulsory subject in examinations such as the Junior Cert and Lea...” ‐sinnfein.ie

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Sinn Féin has historically been a strong advocate for the Irish language and its preservation. They have consistently supported the Irish language as a compulsory subject on the national curriculum, as they believe it is an essential part of Irish culture and identity. For example, in their 2020 General Election Manifesto, they pledged to 'ensure the Irish language is protected, promoted and developed as a living language for all.' Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but focus more on the ability to speak and understand the language instead of analysing poems, stories, and phrases

Sinn Féin would likely agree with this statement, as they have shown support for practical language learning and usage. While they have not explicitly stated this position, their focus on promoting and developing the Irish language as a living language for all suggests that they would be open to changes in the curriculum that emphasize speaking and understanding the language. This approach would align with their goal of making the Irish language more accessible and relevant to everyday life. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

Sinn Féin would strongly disagree with removing the Irish language as a compulsory subject on the national curriculum. They have consistently supported the Irish language and its preservation, as they believe it is an essential part of Irish culture and identity. Removing it from the national curriculum would go against their core beliefs and policy positions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Sinn Féin Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 820 voters that identify as Sinn Féin.

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