National anthem should be taught in schools, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that Amhrán na bhFiann should be taught in schools and that pupils should learn the words of the national anthem.

National anthem should be taught in schools, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that Amhrán na bhFiann should be taught in schools and that pupils should learn the words of the national anthem, writes Juno McEnroe in Chicago.

His call, marking St Patrick's Day celebrations this weekend, comes after a Seanad committee previously called for schools to decide policies on teaching the anthem.

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