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Should there be a language requirement for Irish citizenship?

Ireland is the only country in the EU in which you can become a citizen without speaking the lang...

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15.50 2 Sep 2026


Should there be a language requirement for Irish citizenship?


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15.50 2 Sep 2026


Ireland is the only country in the EU in which you can become a citizen without speaking the language of that country.

We obviously have two official state languages, so should aspiring citizens be tested on their ability to speak English or Irish, or indeed both?

Peadar Tóibín is the Leader of Aontú and TD for Meath West, and joins Ciara to discuss.


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