LANGUAGE DIVIDE

Fine Gael’s proposal that Irish should be an optional subject in the Leaving Certificate is dividing opinion even among enthusiasts. Here we present both sides of the issue.

LANGUAGE DIVIDE
Sat, 19 Feb, 2011 - 00:00

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Compulsory Irish only fosters resentment, writes Tomás Mac Eochagáin

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