McHugh: The fact I can't speak Irish makes people think about it

Gaeltacht Affairs Minister Joe McHugh claims the fact that he can't speak fluent Irish is making people think about the language.

McHugh: The fact I can't speak Irish makes people think about it

Gaeltacht Affairs Minister Joe McHugh claims the fact that he can't speak fluent Irish is making people think about the language.

Opposition leaders have accused the Taoiseach of insulting Gaeltacht residents by appointing both a Minister and a Junior Minister who can't speak their native language.

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