Sir, – The census question “Can you speak Irish?” might elicit a more accurate response if it were asked only in the first official language. – Yours, etc,
Dr JOHN DOHERTY,
Gaoth Dobhair,
Co Dhún na nGall.
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Sir, – I don’t mind a question about Irish but I’m just glad there’s no question about proficiency in maths on the census form. – Yours, etc,
NORA LYNCH,
Limerick.