How well do you speak English?

[Question 15: Do you speak a language other than English or Irish at home?]

Question 15 was first introduced in 2011. The question provides data on what languages other than English or Irish are spoken in households. It also provides information on how well English is spoken by people who have a language other than English or Irish as their mother tongue. This information can be used to target state resources in areas such as education and health to support people who may struggle speaking English.

All persons should answer the first part of the question. If the person answers 'yes', they should write in the other language they speak at home. If they answer 'no', they should go on to Question 16.

Only people who answer 'yes' to the first part of the question and have written in another language should answer this part of the question.

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