The Economic Case for Irish: A Study Long Overdue The commissioning of research into the economic potential of the Irish language by Stormont's economy minister Caoimhe Archibald marks a belated recognition of the benefits of investing in the language.
For too long, proponents of Irish have been dismissed as idealists or nationalists with a hidden agenda. However, growing evidence suggests that promoting the language can yield tangible economic returns.
Ireland has a proud tradition of bilingualism and multiculturalism dating back centuries.