Results 1-2 of 2 for ("irish language" gaeilge) speaker:Terence Flanagan
- Topical Issue Debate: Irish Language Issues (28 Nov 2013)
Terence Flanagan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important issue. I wish to use my time to highlight the importance of lifting the derogation for the Irish language in order that it can be used as the official and working language of the European Union. As the Leas-Cheann Comhairle is aware, Irish became an official and working language of the European Union on 1 January 2007...
- Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)
Terence Flanagan: ...Ghaeilge mar tá a fhios agam go bhfuil sin tábhachtach. Le cúnamh Dé, tá súil agam go mbeidh mé in ann dÃospóireacht iomlán a phlé trà mheán na Gaeilge i gceann cúpla mÃosa. The Irish language is a beautiful rich language. Obviously on 1 January it became an official working language of the EU, which I welcome. It has been reported in the media that there is a shortage...