Census question on the Irish language

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.

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.