Search for ("irish language" gaeilge) speaker:Séamus Healy (KildareStreet.com)

Gaeltacht Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (12 Jul 2012): Séamus Healy: ...DÃ¡il in the coming week which will not allow for sufficient debate. The basis of the Bill conflicts significantly with the recommendation of the comprehensive linguistic study. Many Gaeltacht and Irish language organisations and individuals oppose the Bill. Shortening the debate on the Bill is not helpful. We are discussing the subject against a background of a considerable reduction...

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