President-elect Catherine Connolly wants Irish to become the working language of Áras an Uachtaráin once she takes office. Ms Connolly, a gaeilgeoir for whom the Irish language was a core part of her campaign offering, will be inaugurated on Tuesday, November 11th, at Dublin Castle. During the campaign, Ms Connolly referred to the Irish language as “a gift”, telling The Journal podcast that it is a “completely different view of the world”. A campaign team source said that it was not the case that everyone would have to have Irish to work in the Áras. Asked if she would make proficiency in Irish a requirement for her new staff, Ms Connolly said: “I will.

Source: The Irish Times November 01, 2025 10:54 UTC