Should immigrants be required to learn English?

They should be required to learn English or Irish

They should be encouraged and provided with the proper resources to do so but it should not be a requirement.

Yes, but we shouldnt have many immigrants

No, it should be encouraged and assisted with, but not mandatory!

They should be supported to learn English for practical reasons but not discouraged from speaking their own languages. A multilingual society can thrive both culturally and economically.

It should be up to the person. If they are moving to an English speaking country they should be aware that we will not speak their language.

no and gaeilge is ireland’s first official language english is foreign to us too. that’s their choice

immigrants have a responsibility to familiarise themselves with the main language, and it should be easily accessible for language learning courses

They should not have to learn English but it would greatly benefit them as they won’t get far without it

It’s ironic asking people to learn an English when we DONT speak our OWN LANGUAGE AKA IRISH in case you forgot. Tiocfaidh ar lá

No, but the government should provide the option for free language learning courses should they want it

Immigrants should be required to learn both Irish and English for their visa and eventually naturalization.

They should not be required to learn but there should be free language courses available if they want it.

Everyone moving to another country should try learn the language; including Irish moving abroad, but you can’t enforce it

No, they shouldn’t be required to learn English, but English classes should be made available to them if they wish.

No but government could provide and encourage free language classes to open doors for immigrants to give back and earn money for employment in our govenerment

i dont think as irish people, we have the right to be forcing anyone to speak a certain language after what the english did to us. so NO

They should be required to learn either English or Irish but the government should provide language learning courses

I think it's their choice to learn English, like realistically if they live and work here they will and I think the government should provide free lessons.

No, But would be heavily incentivised and the government should provide courses that are either for those who wish to learn.

its obviously important they learn englihs but when they come over here its already a huge chnage and to then demand them to know this alnguage is crazy they should learn nd they will with time it shoudlnt be a madatory requirement as soon as they arrive

It should not be required but language learning support should be offered as it will benefit the immigrants greatly to learn English

While it should be encouraged with supports put in place, it shouldn't be a requirement as some may not be able to learn the language due to personal circumstances

They shouldn’t be required but influenced and encouraged with free courses, they should be required comprehension of English and being able to speak it decently if they want to work in a job that includes dealing with customers.

Yes as it will be more useful and easier for them to communicate so the government should provide free language learning courses but we should also embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

We should help immigrants integrate into Ireland by learning English and Irish through free classes, as this may improve their job opportunities and standard of living, but they shouldn't be forced to learn it.

No but the government should introduce incentives for immigrants to learn English and remove any possible barriers

No but they should be encouraged to do so and offer subsidies for language classes so as to better assimilate.

Maintaining one's cultural heritage and connection is important, with access to language courses including irish language

Yes, it is important to be able to understand the language spoken around you. Also, the government should provide free language training courses

It depends. Eg if they are working on a building site, everyone has to have a site induction. Explaining the site heath and safety rules. And its in English. But they shouldn't be made.

I don’t think it should be a requirement but I think it should be encouraged for the benefit of immigrants trying to get a job or house

No it shouldn’t be mandatory but there should be accessible language courses provided for any immigrant availing of social welfare payments to help them get a job

Yes, they should be required to pass an English exam with a high mark as part of their ability to gain citizenship

They should not be made to do so. It should be encouraged and accessible, but it should not be mandated

I think they should have a basic knowledge of the language and there should be access to beginner language courses for free/a very low rate

yes and no they should have free access to it if they choose but they would need a degree of english anyway to get a job in ireland

Yes but must be required to pass a certain level of an exam maybe ? If they want to move here they can find it themselves and for asylum seekers and people in need then maybe it could be provided to them by the government and they can learn it while there here

I think they can have a choice to learn English but there should be more free languages courses to encourage diversity in general and multiple languages for everyone to know.

Yes with government funded free programmes but with a positive multilingual approach. It should not be enforced as the superior language but as an important tool for integration while celebrating the diversity they bring with them. Especially since we are a country that already employs a variety of foreign language and culture learning in second and third level.

I think it should be up to the individual but English courses should be offered to them if they’d want to learn it

Not forced but English language lessons should be available for free within a certain time period of moving to encourage learning

No but it should be encouraged and have free language learning lessons available for those that want it

It shouldn’t be a requirement for an emmigrany entering into the Country but free publicly run course /classes should be regular and accessible

Yes but the focus should be on integrating people into Irish culture more so than forcing them to speak English all the time

It should be required that there is an attempt to learn English so they can properly integrate into communities helping reduce racism from both sides

No but they should have the opportunity to avail of free language courses if they choose to learn for their own benefit

If they want to learn English there should be resources there for them, but to not feel like they have to/be pressured into learning English.

I believe more of an emphasis ( especially for the children involved who settle and grow up in Ireland) should be placed on learning Irish, along with English. This way our language can be preserved, while also passing on to the following generations.

We lost our language , hypocritical to try and take someone else’s. Let them have the option to learn English and the government should make suitable resources available for immigrants to do this.

Irish language should be a priority to the government. And to be an active members of the society they need English

Yes, but for the reason of benefit so that they may easily be able to enter the workforce and the government should provide free language learning courses

Yes but must be supported to do it by the state and only obligatory in order to claim social welfare & seek employment

If immigrants are on a social welfare payment such as jobseekers they should be engaging in free courses that increase their employability chances and English may be one of them

No, but they should be encouraged to undertake English lessons with free language learning courses as part of the citizenship process

This isn't a yes or no. Depends on the circumstances. It would make sense for them to try and learn English, but can't be mandatory.

It shouldn't be compulsory, but it could be supported with language learning opportunities to aid integration

It would definitely make life easier for them but I don’t necessarily think it should be a requirement, I do think language courses would be of great benefit to those who want to learn

Yes as it is for their own benefit, but it should not be forced or timed, and should be offered free or low cost

Government should provide free Irish-language learning courses to all - both immigrants and Irish people, as well as English courses for immigrants.

Everyone should be required to speak Irish as a first language nad English as a second. Foreigners would most likely already speak Negkish as it's a international language but should also have to learn conversational Irish.

Yes, as it would improve their quality of life and outcomes such as when they utilise healthcare facilities

Required to learn English to become a citizen, free classes should be offered but not a requirement in general

We should not treat English as the standard for naturalisation in this country over our own, native language.

It shouldn’t be a requirement, but free language courses should be provided or have schemes with college students learning languages

No, just like if an Irish person moved to another EU country, they are not mandated to learn that language. Free courses should be supplemented especially when they are employed and contributing to the economy.

No, but we should provide opt-in services for both the English and Irish language for all members of society, new and existing.

Both Irish and English should be taught, and it should be non negotiable. The government should also take steps to ensure that being unable to speak Irish puts you at a disadvantage

Yes; not legally so but it would be in their best interests to do so when emigrating to a country that speaks a different language

The Irish government should require English speaking but Irish government should prioritise the language spoke in Ireland is Irish our native language and forgotten about it should mandatory for every Irish citizen to learn Irish in school before English but immigrants who want to live and become an Irish citizen must learn Irish

Immigrants should be given the opportunity to access free English learning course

Yes, they should be required to learn English and Irish, and be provided with free language learning courses for both.

Yes, and Gaeilge

Yes, and basic phrases in gaelic

No, but provide free language courses to refugees.

Yes so that it's easier to comminunicate and less awkward for both parties ie in a restaurant ordering

No, but they should be required to learn Gaelic

Ba chóir dóibh Gaeilge a foghlaim

We should be more concerned about the lack of Irish spoken by its native citizens.

No, but encourage the learning of English or Irish with government provided free language courses

Immigrants to Ireland should be required - and assisted - to learn English and Irish

Yes, and elementary Irish Gaelic as well.

it should be optional to learn English & English should be their second language

Yes, but government/education system should teach English and Irish in addition to providing examinations in one's mother tongue where possible

They should be required to learn Irish instead, to create situations where Irish will have to be used.

Immigrants should be required to learn english and can avail of free english courses as long as they are a working citizen.

No but obviously it would make their lives much harder if they didn’t.

No, but it should be encouraged by providing free courses

Yes, or Irish, if they so wish and the government should provide free language learning courses.

it should be optional & it should be their second language & their should be incentives for them learn our language & subsidies given for them learn our language

No, though it would be beneficial to them to learn English as that's the language we speak here

Shouldn't be a requirement but encouraged by offering free courses.

Yes, and Irish mandatory

They should have to learn English for international business reasons but Irish and Irish history should be mandatory.

No, but there should be programs available to learn English/Irish for those who want to

No, but free courses should be provided to encourage it

Not be required to learn English but there should be government funded English classes.