Poll: Should it be mandatory for the national anthem to be taught in school?

A new report is due before the Seanad this afternoon.

By Garreth MacNamee Tuesday 17 Jul 2018, 8:40 AM

Jul 17th 2018, 8:40 AM 49,332 Views 258 Comments

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Image: Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland

Image: Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland

A REPORT ON the treatment of the national anthem will be presented to a Seanad committee this afternoon.

One of the main draft proposals in an early version of the report was that Amhrán na bhFiann should be enshrined in legislation.

As a result of the debate on the song, there have been discussions over whether it should be mandatory to teach it in primary school.

So, this morning we want to know: Should it be mandatory for the national anthem to be taught in school?

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Poll: Should it be mandatory for the national anthem to be taught in school?