Results 1-9 of 9 for ("irish language" gaeilge) speaker:Micheál Martin

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: ...institutions North and South. I am hopeful that we can develop an east-west dimension to that as well in respect of the research agenda. There will be other infrastructural projects that we will be pursuing also. The Deputy is correct in saying that the agreements that have been reached should be honoured and that is also in respect of the Irish language. I have never been one to...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Social Media (18 May 2021)

Micheál Martin: ...in English and one post in Irish with the same information. Therefore, we have no bilingual translations in the same posts – the Irish version of the post is exclusively in Irish. My Department's Irish Language Scheme 2019-2022 contains a range of commitments designed to ensure that any customers of the Department of the Taoiseach who wish to conduct their business through Irish...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cúrsaí Gaeilge (28 Apr 2021)

Micheál Martin: ...with relevant Departments and Agencies. Conradh na Gaeilge presented their views on and positive interest in the Shared Island initiative and it was agreed to remain in contact. Participation in Shared Island Dialogue events is not a matter of public record. However, the Shared Island unit in my Department has inquired and confirmed that Údarás na Gaeltachta, Conradh na Gaeilge...

Northern Ireland and the Stormont House Agreement: Statements (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: ...únaigh i dtosach na haoise seo caite maidir le chaomhnú agus le hathbheochan na Gaeilge. Is deacair é a thuiscint nach bhfuil an thoil ann chun Acht teanga a chur i bhfeidhm. The passage of a language Act is also, in our view, not an option and the lack of progress is unacceptable. The Irish language is a language preserved and promoted by people of all traditions, most...

Written Answers — North-South Bodies: North-South Bodies (23 Mar 2010)

Micheál Martin: ...a range of sectors. Their work includes tourism marketing, the management of the island's canal networks, food safety promotion, the development of the Foyle and Carlingford Loughs, promotion of the Irish language and Ulster Scots, management of cross border EU funds and promotion of North/South trade and business. The British-Irish Agreement of 1999 provides for the structure of the...

Seanad: Power Sharing Agreement in Northern Ireland: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: ...agreement also provides for a working group to be established on outstanding commitments from the St. Andrews Agreement. One commitment of particular interest to this House concerns the Irish language. The Good Friday Agreement and the St. Andrews Agreement recognised the importance of respect, tolerance and understanding of the linguistic diversity and culture of Northern Ireland. The...

Northern Ireland: Statements (9 Feb 2010)

Micheál Martin: ...are a number of areas which will be covered in the working group to be established on outstanding commitments from the St. Andrews Agreement. One of particular interest to this House is that of the Irish language. The Good Friday Agreement and the St. Andrews Agreement recognised the importance of respect, tolerance and understanding of the linguistic diversity and culture of Northern...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 Jan 2010)

Micheál Martin: ...Club 10,439 London Irish Centre Charity 579,688 London Irish Music School 7,597 London Irish Pensioners Choir 4,243 London Irish Women's Centre 88,640 Luton Irish Forum 287,327 Manchester Irish language Group 877 Mansfield & Dukeries Irish Association 4,675 Marian Senior Citizens Club (London) 3,623 Milton Keynes Irish Centre 37,858 Momentum Care Irish Elders Centre (Glasgow)...

Seanad: Developments in Northern Ireland: Statements (3 Nov 2009)

Micheál Martin: ...to seeing this important part of the Agreement implemented and I urge all parties in Northern Ireland to engage constructively with the consultation process. The promotion and protection of the Irish language remains a priority for the Government. We will continue to support Foras na Gaeilge, the North-South implementation body charged with promoting the language on an all-island basis,...