FG needs to review Irish language policy

MY former colleague in Fine Gael, Barry Walsh (Letters, May 9) is mistaken if he believes the party’s Irish language policies are sufficient to satisfy the goals of the Irish language community.

Mr Walsh correctly names several FG policies on the language that are good and I agree with the party that compulsory Irish for the Leaving Certificate is doing more harm that good.

However, Mr Walsh did not mention any of their other policies. I am confident FG wants the Irish language to grow radically. However, by focusing solely on Irish in the education system, this will not happen.