As Ireland considers making language proficiency a requirement for citizenship, attention is turning to the country's ESOL provision and whether it is equipped to meet the challenge.

For decades, ESOL classes have supported migrants to participate in communities, access employment and build connections. If language testing becomes part of the citizenship process, policymakers will need to consider not only what level of language proficiency is required, but also who will provide the teaching, support and assessment needed to achieve it.

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