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#783 Is It Time to Admit the Irish Language Experiment Isn't Working?
Should Irish Still Be Mandatory in Schools?
In this episode, Niall speaks to school teacher and Aontú representative Eric Nelligan about the growing debate over the Irish language in education.
Eric questions whether Irish should remain a compulsory subject throughout secondary school and whether it is fair that students who sit certain State examinations through Irish can receive additional CAO points. Supporters of the current system argue that Irish is a fundamental part of Ireland's culture, identity and heritage, and that removing compulsory Irish would further accelerate the decline of…
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