Recent debates question whether the President of Ireland should be expected, if not required, to be fluent in Irish. As the national figurehead, the President is expected to promote Irish culture and language. However, should fluency in Irish trump their other values when considering who to vote for? Pat discusses this with Aodhán Ó Deá, Director of Development at Conradh na Gaeilge.
Should the President of Ireland be expected to be fluent in Irish?
Recent debates question whether the President of Ireland should be expected, if not required, to ...
10.00 18 Aug 2025
