Speaking in the Dail while lobbying for votes to become the Dail’s Leas-Ceann Comhairle, Aengus O’Snodaigh hailed a former Donegal Minister for his efforts to learn the Irish language.
In 2014, Joe McHugh was appointed Junior Minister for the Gaeltacht and after being criticised for not being a native speaker, he began his journey to learn the Irish language.
He has since published a book, titled ‘Beidh Tú Alright’ in which he shares his personal story.
Deputy O’Snodaigh says others should take inspiration from the former Minister:
