Results 1-20 of 27 for ("irish language" gaeilge) speaker:Catherine Martin

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Appointments (24 Apr 2024)

Catherine Martin: ...Occupied Fáilte Ireland 13 13 0 Occupied Foras na Gaeilge 16 13 3 Occupied Irish Language Services Advisory Committee 11 11 0 Occupied Irish Manuscripts Commission 20 19 1 Occupied ...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Media Sector (18 Apr 2024)

Catherine Martin: ...of different programming. This included programming celebrating the 30th anniversary of Fleadh Mór Tramore, "Waterford in Action - A Climate Discussion" and "Gaeilge sa Ghalltacht", a series focused on the Irish language in Waterford and the lives of those who speak it. Last week, funding of €7.9 million for 27 television and 38 radio projects was announced, as well as...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gaeltacht Policy (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: ...through the work of Foras na Gaeilge. In particular, the language planning process as set out under the Gaeltacht Act 2012 provides for the formal recognition of Gaeltacht service towns and Irish language networks as identified under the Act. Gaeltacht service towns are towns in, or adjacent to, Gaeltacht language planning areas that play a significant role in the delivery of public...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Monaghan, in particular, is one of the strong contenders for Irish language network status. Upon achievement of that status, groups are provided with an additional financial allocation of €96,000 annually from my Department's Vote in the South and that of Foras na Gaeilge in the North. We are consulting Foras na Gaeilge and I understand Monaghan is one of the strong contenders. ...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Foras na Gaeilge, an agency of the North-South language body, is charged with the promotion of the Irish language on an all-island basis. In carrying out its legislative mandate, Foras na Gaeilge provides support, advice and financial assistance to many groups who promote the language. An scéim forbartha lionraí Gaeilge is Foras na Gaeilge's multi-annual scheme to promote,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (31 Jan 2024)

Catherine Martin: ...Occupied Fáilte Ireland 13 13 0 Occupied Foras na Gaeilge 16 13 3 Occupied Irish Language Services Advisory Committee 11 11 0 Occupied Irish Manuscripts Commission 20 19 1 Occupied ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (30 Nov 2023)

Catherine Martin: ...(Irish Learners Scheme) This scheme offers a daily subsidy of €12 per day to eligible Gaeltacht families who provide certified accommodation for those who attend one of the c.42 recognised Gaeltacht Irish language colleges. A once-off start up grant (€6,000 or 80% of overall costs, whichever is greater) is available for new households seeking recognition under...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (19 Oct 2023)

Catherine Martin: ...has been allocated through grants awarded in 2023 and commitments made through Creative Communities and the Creative Youth Plan. The decision on the remaining allocations will be made in early 2024. Gaeltacht Irish Language Support Schemes Grant funds for current spending under Irish Language Support Schemes are allocated by my Department on an ongoing basis. The majority of current...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: State Bodies (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: ..., promoting and supporting tourism development. 2003 Equivalent to Deputy Secretary Standard in the Civil Service. Foras na Gaeilge State body responsible for the promotion of the Irish language throughout the island of Ireland, established under the Good Friday Agreement. 1999 €128,229 (as per published Accounts 2020) ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (18 May 2023)

Catherine Martin: ...recover and grow in a manner that underpins social cohesion and supports strong, sustainable economic growth, with a focus on a number of cross cutting goals of equality, diversity, social inclusion, the Irish language and environmental sustainability”. The Strategy sets out the actions that my Department will take over the coming period, both nationally and regionally, to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Bodies (17 May 2023)

Catherine Martin: ..., promoting and supporting tourism development. 2003 402 Equivalent to Deputy Secretary Standard in the Civil Service.  Foras na Gaeilge State body responsible for the promotion of the Irish language throughout the island of Ireland, established under the Good Friday Agreement. 1999 54 €128,229 (as per...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (21 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: ...and Reform prior to the movement of monies, pursuant to Section C.2 (9) of Public Financial Procedures. 2020 -€2.9m from subhead D7 (LARGE SCALE SPORT INFRASTRUCTURE FUND) as €1m to subhead C4 (IRISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT SCHEMES) and €1.9m to subhead E5 (DEONTAS I LEITH THEILIFÍS NA GAEILGE). This transfer was to enhance the provision of 3rd level courses through...

Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...substituted by section 7 of the Bill. Mar sin, ní mholaim glacadh leis na leasuithe seo. I will not accept amendment No. 13 because an coimisiún will undertake a comprehensive review of the provision of Irish language services across the media system on foot of a recommendation of the Future of Media Commission. I thank the Deputies for proposing amendments Nos. 28 and 29....

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Oct 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...an tagairt do theanga, ní hamháin don Ghaeilge, don Bhéarla agus don Ultais ach don iliomad teangacha eile a labhraíonn daoine atá ina gcónaí ar ár n-oileán san áireamh. I understand that the intention of amendments Nos. 15 and 16 are to specify a particular role for coimisiún na meán in supporting and promoting the Irish language...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Oct 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...go ndéanfadh an coimisiún úsáid na Gaeilge a chur chun cinn agus a spreagadh sna meáin chumarsáide a fheidhmíonn sa Stát. Rinneadh déileáil leis an leasú sin sa Seanad. On hearing and seeing more Irish language programming, I point to the media fund. As Deputies know, the sound and vision fund was restricted to radio but now we...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Oct 2022)

Catherine Martin: This amendment seeks to make statutory provision for consultation on the provision of a dedicated Irish-language youth radio service. I will not accept this amendment because the Future of Media Commission recommended that coimisiún na meán undertake a comprehensive review of the provision of Irish language services across the media system and the results of that review will inform...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Bodies (6 Oct 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...and supporting tourism development. 2003 419 Equivalent to Deputy Secretary Standard in the Civil Service. Foras na Gaeilge State body responsible for the promotion of the Irish language throughout the island of Ireland, established under the Good Friday Agreement. 1999 57 €120,989 (As per published accounts...

Seanad: Report of the Future of Media Commission: Statements (15 Sep 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...been assigned for a special round of the sound and vision scheme, which will create programming related to climate change and climate action, and is being co-funded by my Department and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications. A sum of €2 million has been earmarked for Irish language programming, €2 million for live music programming and a further...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff (13 Jul 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...offering important considerations when it comes to collecting data on people’s gender and what we should be aware of in relation to creating forms. Foras na Gaeilge All of Foras na Gaeilge’s employment and funding opportunities to promote Irish language are emphatically open to all. Foras na Gaeilge does not knowingly fund any exclusively LGBTQIA+...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Policies (15 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: ...Education Authority to be allocated to Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge to enable them to continue to provide a range of courses through the medium of Irish in Gaoth Dobhair, Carna and An Cheathrú Rua. - Special assistance for Irish Language Summer Colleges - €16.6m provided for sports equipment under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme - Publication of the Sports...