SimpleSam06 wrote: » Actually we could turf just about anyone we wanted out of the country, and lock down the borders too. Thats why its called Ireland, not Anyonesland. Not saying we should, just it could be done alright.
Deleted User wrote: » If I move to Spain, I'll learn to speak Spanish. If I move to China, I'll learn to speak Chinese./QUOTE] I live in The Basque Country and speak spanish as well as some Basque, quite often use my english (with tourists or other Irish) and know Irish people here who converse in Irish between themselves. There are many people from many other countries in the town where I live and the thing that strikes me is that the Irish are about the only group that actively mix with and integrate into the local society, despite being of smaller numbers. Romanians in particular seem to want to intimidate and harass the locals into being afraid of them... has not nor will not work though... at least not here..... be very careful, Ireland, when the romanians/bulgarians start to arrive... there will be a high rise in crime, assaults, intimidation etc BE WARNED (I have personal experience of this btw)
Galwayguy99 wrote: » Actually, Ireland let in so many Polish because they chose to come to a strong economy with jobs, and because they were an EU member state they had freedom of movement - when the accession countries joined the EU Ireland was one of the member states who did not place restrictions on numbers.
Galwayguy99 wrote: » Don't think they could do it retrospectively - and in any case if they wanted to it would be for economic reasons i.e. economic downturn, fewer jobs, in which case many of the Poles would have gone home anyway.
Scoobydoobydoo wrote: » I would not agree with your attitude of showing more concern for a foreign tongue than your own heritage blah blah blah. I would not agree with this in a million years, let alone ten. Personally, I'd have more use for French, Italian or German, as I would visit these countries on a regular basis. I've no intentions of visiting Poland on a regular basis, but also the language doesn't appeal to me to want to learn it. I have only met one Polish person in Ireland, but if I was meeting them every day of my life, I still wouldn't want it as an official language. I would be offended if any language was made an official third language. I wouldn't care if any particular nationality overtook the Irish population in Ireland, I still would be set against any change. I think it is extremely cheeky for anyone to make this suggestion. This is not compatible with integration. They wouldn't have to bother learning English if this happened.
Mairt wrote: » Thats complete bullsh*t. Last time I drove down Parnell St. (Chinese & Nigerian), Capel St. (Polish & east EU), Clanbrasill St. (Indian & Pakistan), Top of the NCR (Nigerian) I didn't see SS Gastapo guards rounding up the inmates and bricking them in!. These people buy into certain area's, set up a little comfort zone, which attracts others and so 'quarters' are set up. Its not OUR making.
Scoobydoobydoo wrote: » Yes, a little Polish history maybe, but not more than any other foreign country's history. I don't believe it should be made more relevant just because a large number of their people have decided to come here.
digitally-yours wrote: » Your wish is my command http://www.cso.ie/census/census2006results/volume_9/volume_9_irish_language_entire_volume.pdf
Sponge Bob wrote: » Ar cheart Pólanais a mhúineadh ar scoil donár bpáistí mar sin ?? Nó nach leanann tú an lóic leis seo ??
Overheal wrote: » Polish history though? I'd consent to that - it makes sense to educate kids about the kind of people they live with. Personally I dont know a damn thing about Eastern Europe. I mean - if you want them to know English, they should have you know a little about them too, correct? Its only good manners.
faceman wrote: » I dont agree with this either as it doesnt encourage integration. It frustrates me when we all see and know the mistakes made in other countries with regards to integration but we are going down the same road.
Deleted User wrote: » Nobody has answered my question about if Polish is made an official 3rd language, would it be taught in the schools?
Mairt wrote: » Well I'm calling on the Minister for Education to consider teaching all 521 offical Nigerian languages too,
Sponge Bob wrote: » Ná fiú Béarla , bud story wha! wha! wha!! bud.
jester77 wrote: » Seriously though, what % of the Irish population can hold a proper conversation as Gaeilge, not just the cupla focail? I doubt even half could but only speculating, perhaps someone has figures
growler wrote: » have to disagree with you, the english government who bent over backwards to make all races / creeds feel welcome in sunny London by producing every governemet document in 40+ languages recently admitted that such a practice didn't help and actually reinforced the marginalisation of minorities. If someone is going to work live in ireland or anywhere, learn the native tongue, simple.
jester77 wrote: » Teach Polish, we can't even teach Irish!
Deleted User wrote: » Nobody has answered my question about if Polish is made an official 3rd language, would it be taught in the schools? Would it be of any economic benefit to us if that were the case? I would see it as being more of an economic benefit to Polish people if they did learn to speak english.
eo980 wrote: » I like most Irish people haven't a clue what that man has just said.
Sponge Bob wrote: » Nach féidir leo Gaeilge a fhoghlam má tá siad dáiríre faoin tír seo, agus muna bhfuil nach féidir leo canúint wha bud story Bhaile Átha Cliath a fhoghlam ina h-áit . Bhfearr liomsa Spáinis mar thriú theanga ....más gá ceann !
