Dropping Irish is not the answer

I WISH to express my disappointment at the proposal recently announced by Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny to abandon Irish as a compulsory subject for the Leaving Cert.

While there is a need to look at the methodology of teaching Irish to young people in our modern society, I believe that making it optional for the Leaving Cert is not the solution.

The language is a precious cultural jewel which has always been an integral part of the education system and any change in its status would have serious implications for that system.