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The authors wish to express their thanks to Eleanor O’Dwyer-Duggan, Meabh O'Donnell and Michael McLoughlin at Amárach Research for their considerable contribution to the report. The authors also gratefully acknowledge the advice and useful comments from Foras na Gaelige, Gaelscoileanna Teo and two referees on earlier versions of this report.  \nThis report has been peer-reviewed prior to publication. The authors are solely responsible for the content and the views expressed.  \nTable of Contents  \nEXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................ VII  \nCHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION, LITERATURE REVIEW AND METHODOLOGY........................................... 1  \n1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1  \n1.2 Research Aims ..................................................................................................... 3  \n1.3 Data Sources and Methodology .......................................................................... 4  \n1.3.1 Phase 1 – Desk-Based Research ............................................................. 4  \n1.3.2 Primary Data: 2013 Irish Language Survey ............................................. 4  \n1.3.3 Secondary Data ....................................................................................... 6  \n1.4 Review of the Literature ...................................................................................... 9  \n1.4.1 Preservation and Maintenance of Minority Languages ......................... 9  \n1.4.2 Language Attitudes ............................................................................... 10  \n1.4.3 Factors Impacting Minority Language Preservation and Maintenance ......................................................................................... 11  \n1.4.4 Irish Research........................................................................................ 12  \n1.5 Structure of the Report ..................................................................................... 14  \nCHAPTER 2 THE IRISH LANGUAGE IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND ..................................................... 15  \n2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 15  \n2.2 Historical Overview and Current Situation ........................................................ 15  \n2.3 Policies and Legislation ...................................................................................... 17  \n2.4 Language Initiatives ........................................................................................... 20  \n2.5 Education ........................................................................................................... 21  \n2.6 Summary............................................................................................................ 23  \nCHAPTER 3 THE IRISH LANGUAGE IN NORTHERN IRELAND ............................................................... 25  \n3.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 25  \n3.2 Historical Overview and","cbCaiuoyATG0vbuM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuoyATG0vbuM","pdf",1469610,125,"English","# Executive Summary\n# Chapter 1 Introduction, Literature Review and Methodology\n## 1.1 Introduction\n## 1.2 Research Aims\n## 1.3 Data Sources and Methodology\n## 1.4 Review of the Literature\n## 1.5 Structure of the Report\n# Chapter 2 The Irish Language in the Republic of Ireland\n## 2.1 Introduction\n## 2.2 Historical Overview and Current Situation\n## 2.3 Policies and Legislation\n## 2.4 Language Initiatives\n## 2.5 Education\n## 2.6 Summary\n# Chapter 3 The Irish Language in Northern Ireland\n## 3.1 Introduction\n## 3.2 Historical Overview and Current Situation\n## 3.3 Policies and Legislation\n## 3.4 Language Initiatives\n## 3.5 Education\n## 3.6 Summary\n# Chapter 4 Minority Languages in Selected Other European Countries\n## 4.1 Introduction\n## 4.2 Scottish Gaelic in Scotland\n## 4.3 Welsh in Wales\n## 4.4 Frisian in the Netherlands","[{\"question\":\"What research methods does the report use to study Irish language attitudes?\",\"answer\":\"The report uses desk-based research and analyses data from the 2013 Irish Language Survey, supported by a review of the literature and additional primary and secondary data sources.\"},{\"question\":\"Which regions of the island of Ireland are covered in the report?\",\"answer\":\"It covers the Irish language context in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, including historical overview, current situation, policies and legislation, language initiatives, and education.\"},{\"question\":\"Does the report compare Irish language policy with other minority languages in Europe?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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