Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Asked whether Ireland should introduce language tests for citizenship, Tánaiste Simon Harris says Irish citizenship should be a "cherished gift", and that "language is an important part of integration".

"I do think there is some merit in considering language proficiency."
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