Irish is given recognition by the Irish Constitution as the national and first official language of the Republic of Ireland (English is the other official language). Although the Irish requirement was also dropped for wider public service jobs, Irish remains a required subject of study in all schools within the Republic which receive public money. Those wishing to teach in primary schools in the State must also pass a compulsory examination called Scrúdú Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge (Examination for Quality in Irish). The need for a pass in Leaving Certificate Irish…
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Response rates from 202 Dublin South-West voters.
85% Yes |
15% No |
69% Yes |
15% No |
16% Yes, but focus more on the ability to speak and understand the language instead of analysing poems, stories, and phrases |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 202 Dublin South-West voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 202 Dublin South-West voters.
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Unique answers from Dublin South-West voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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It should be the only language thought in schools as it is OUR language and other languages mostly English should be discouraged being spoken in schools, churches, and Government buildings
@9ZDR8KQ6mos6MO
Students study Irish for 8 years in primary and are better able to pick up a MFL in post primary e.g French. Serious review of archaic system, modernisation required to teach more like MFL.
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Yes, but focus on the language including its history the importance of it and when it comes to an exam have more % going towards the speaking exam. This will encourage a more positive attitude to the language and increase its popularity. The hatred and decline in the langage stems from the course being too long and stressful.
@9ZCKR2Y6mos6MO
All Primary schools in Ireland should be taught through Irish. Secondary schools need to refocus their Irish teaching to the ability to understand and speak Irish, with Irish culture teachings too.
@B2R487D3mos3MO
No, just focus on improving it and making the subject more enjoyable to be part of. It doesn’t have to be so book book. Make the class self improvement orientated.
@9ZVK2S85mos5MO
I think it should be compulsory until junior cert, but a choice for leaving cert. And yes it should be taught around the ability to speak and understand the language instead of through poem, stories and phrases
@9ZTFTGG5mos5MO
Yes, but focus more on understanding the language, and also add some modules on understanding the origin of our culture, myths and folklore
@9ZHSYZ96mos6MO
Yes, but focus on the language as a living thing, instead of simply demonstrating how many words you know, or how many ways you can say the same sentence.
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