evidence: Irish and Ulster-Scots: Experts look at how to boost the languages - Published [...] A separate strategy document for Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture recommends GCSEs, A-levels and university degrees in Ulster-Scots. [...] According to the 2011 NI Census, 184,898 people said they had "some knowledge" of the Irish language - though that included a much higher percentages of Catholics (21%) than Protestants (2%).