Timeline for How proficient is Leo Varadkar in the Irish language?
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| Sep 10, 2019 at 16:25 | comment | added | bobsburner | s/every/every recent/ @<>SleepingGod . @martin-tournoij There are many opt-outs to avoid learning it in school. Though, you have to fulfill criteria to be exempt. | |
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| Jun 15, 2017 at 19:04 | comment | added | SleepingGod | @suitvertices Not really, but I suspect that's because his level of proficiency is just about that of every Taoiseach | |
| Jun 15, 2017 at 16:45 | comment | added | user15034 | Great answer! Are you aware of any reactions to his Irish skills from various pro-Irish language bodies/lobby groups? | |
| Jun 15, 2017 at 6:14 | comment | added | user11249 | It's worth noting that not very many Irish are fluent in the Irish language; it's compulsory on schools, but many simply forget much of it after they leave school. Irish is frequently spoken only in certain geographical areas, which prop up the nationwide number of speakers to about 10% at the most. | |
| Jun 15, 2017 at 5:03 | history | edited | SleepingGod | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Jun 15, 2017 at 4:06 | history | answered | SleepingGod | CC BY-SA 3.0 |