There are 24 official EU languages, many of them from countries with less influence than Ireland, so I find it hard to believe English won't be official.
That said, it might not longer be a "procedural" language (status currently only held by English, French and German). But even then, I wouldn't bet on it. English is too ingrained at this point.
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There are 24 official EU languages, many of them from countries with less influence than Ireland, so I find it hard to believe English won't be official.
That said, it might not longer be a "procedural" language (status currently only held by English, French and German). But even then, I wouldn't bet on it. English is too ingrained at this point.
Fair enough, I was confused with the procedural vs official language.
Languages are such a political thing. The whole recent (century) history of Gaeilge is a reaction to UK influence.