Mairead Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I wish to raise another issue. This is something with which I am sure the Minister will agree and relates to the statutory body that is going to be established under the Bill, namely, research and innovation Ireland. The Minister is probably aware that section 4 of Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 amends the Official Languages Act 2003 to the effect that the names and logos of newly established statutory bodies shall be in the Irish language. That is easily amended and should be amended. In Irish, the new body should be named taighde agus nuálaíocht Éireann.

Another issue has been raised with me about the Irish language. There needs to be greater emphasis on the Irish language within the Bill. Conradh na Gaeilge has suggested lines should be included in the Bill around promoting, including and supporting the Irish language in research and innovation within and across all disciplines, and promoting, including and supporting the Irish language in the national research and innovation system.

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