Irish as a core Leaving Cert subject discussed in Donegal
February 16, 2011
150 people attended a public meeting organised by Guth na Gaeltachta and Coiste na mBan Tí i dTír Chonaill last night in Gaoth Dobhair, to discuss the policies on the Irish language held by various political parties. While all candidates in the Donegal South West constituency were invited, those who attended included John Duffy, The Green Party, Piaras Ó Dochartaigh, Sinn Féin; Brian Ó Domhnaill, Fianna Fáil; agus Dinny McGinley, Fine Gael.
Earlier yesterday, Fine Gael leader, Enda Kenny, announced his party’s election manifesto, in Dublin. In this document, (Page 52) the question of the Irish language as a core-subject at Leaving Certificate level is raised, and it states, that Fine Gael believe compulsory Irish failed to promote the language or a love for the language.
While each party were present to announce their own policies in relation to the Irish language, much of the discussion centred around Fine Gael’s manifesto, and the Irish language as a core-subject at Leaving Cert level.
