[B1101] 2002 Percentage of Irish Speakers of all Ages

A new question on the ability to speak the Irish Language and frequency of speaking Irish was introduced in the 1996 Census of Population. The new version of the question marked a major departure from the version used in previous censuses. The version used in those years asked respondents to write 'Irish only', 'Irish and English', 'Read but cannot speak Irish' or to leave blank as appropriate. The version introduced in 1996 was retained unchanged for 2002. Non-respondents on ability to speak Irish (i.e. not stated), who were explicitly identified in 2002 are included in the category 'Non-irish speakers'.

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