DUP leader Gavin Robinson says he will not be disrespectful toward people who want to use the Irish language. He says he knows “cúpla focal,” which he describes as knowing a few words in Irish.
Robinson also raises concerns about what he calls the “politicisation” of the language. He indicates that while he accepts interest in Irish, he has reservations about the way the subject is framed or used politically.
The two outlets report the same core points: Robinson’s claim that he personally knows some Irish and his stated intention to respect those who use it, along with his criticism focused on politicisation rather than the language itself.
