Compulsion is the enemy of Irish language

THE allure of any commodity is greatly enhanced by the policy of forbiddance.

Does Conradh na Gaeilge president Daithí Mac Cárthaigh understand the difference between the Irish language and the entirely different science that is the teaching of the Irish language (Irish Examiner letters, June 17)?

As one who is qualified at both primary and secondary level, and has experience of teaching Gaeilge at every level from junior infants to Leaving Certificate, as well as a number of years as principal of a Gaelscoil, I would like to point out the following to MrMac Cárthaigh.