Results 1-18 of 18 for ("irish language" gaeilge) speaker:Josepha Madigan

Covid-19 (Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht): Statements (21 May 2020)

Josepha Madigan: ...are not in a position to do much about that. Under the Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge, my Department provides a subsidy to Gaeltacht households that provide accommodation for students attending Irish language summer colleges in the Gaeltacht and the households also received a payment from these colleges. I know the Minister of State, Senator Kyne, and officials in my...

Report on the Arts: Motion (7 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: ...over a 13-month period. I note the report is informed by the committee's consultation with witnesses called before the committee from Departments, State agencies, arts and culture organisations, Irish language organisations and educational institutions. The Government's recognition of the importance of the arts is underlined by its commitment to double spending on culture, heritage...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Budget 2020 (16 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: A detailed breakdown of my Department's estimated expenditure will be provided in the Revised Estimates Volume 2020 which will be published prior to year end. Total funding for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands included in Programme C of my Department's Vote for 2020 amounts to almost €58m, up from €55.5m last year, which represents a 4% increase. ...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 9: General (Resumed) (9 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: ...and facilities at the national parks. We will continue to maintain, develop and foster North-South co-operation in the culture and heritage sphere, with additional funding to Waterways Ireland and continued support to Foras na Gaeilge and the Ulster-Scots Agency. I am pleased that we have been able to provide additional funding for the Irish language. My colleague, Government Chief...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oireachtas Joint Committee Reports (12 Jun 2019)

Josepha Madigan: ...;2m in 2018 to over €6m in 2019 across the various partners and is implementing a range of arts, creativity and education measures both inside and outside of the school system. In relation to the recommendations on the Irish language, my Department in partnership with TG4, Ealaín na Gaeltachta, Foras na Gaeilge and the Arts Council has commenced the development of an...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Interdepartmental Working Groups (26 Mar 2019)

Josepha Madigan: ...Waterways Ireland, Inland Fisheries Ireland, Údarás na Gaeltachta Local Authorities, Fáilte Ireland, Sport Ireland Gaeltacht Working Group Focus of the Group Membership Composition Advisory Committee in respect of the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030 To support the implementation of the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (6 Mar 2019)

Josepha Madigan: ...work programme. An increased allocation of €3 million is being made available in 2019 for peatlands restoration, conservation and management. My colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, will speak about the relevant aspects of the Gaeltacht, Irish language and islands Estimate. He will also deal with Foras na Gaeilge, while I will outline some details in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (21 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: ...2016, is also inclusive of €1.27m funding to a range of publishers in English and Irish – these include poetry and children literature publishers, as well as a number of literary journals   The Arts Council also supports the development of Irish-language literature. This includes audience development, readership, translation, partnerships, promotion and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (21 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: ...and Arts Office to explore ways to work together for the benefit of communities and arts practitioners. Be-Lingual: Sense of Place: artist Marta Golubowska created 3 or 4 separate pieces of art reflecting on the process of learning the Irish language and immersing herself into the Irish culture in Kildare County. Citizen Scientist: the project engaged with the members of the John...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Relations Contracts Expenditure (12 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: ...all bodies under the aegis my Department are subject to Public Procurement Guidelines. Department Expenditure Year Company Purpose Cost 2016 Q4 Public Relations Publicity campaign for Irish language employment opportunities in the European Institutions €19,680 2017 Careers Portal Provision of services re Irish language career opportunities on and €16,101...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Development Plan Expenditure (12 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: ...having regard to the scheduling of delivery of projects and programmes in accordance with the outcome of the requisite appraisal and planning phases under the Public Spending Code. I would draw the Deputy’s attention to the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030 and specifically to its associated Action Plan 2018-2022.  Both of these documents are...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Consultations (6 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: ...Review of Archaeological Survey and Mitigation Policy relating to Bord Na Móna Peatlands since 1990 No (Report available at: ) 2015 Open policy debate regarding the implementation of the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030. A series of public meetings were convened, in addition to written submissions being sought both from the public and key stakeholders. Acadamh na...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: ...distinguish as people. They play a hugely positive role in our lives enhancing our physical and mental well-being and nourishing our national psyche. The Government recognises the importance of culture, heritage and the Irish language. That is why the Taoiseach has put on record a public commitment to double the spend on arts and culture by 2025. Budget 2019 was an important...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review of Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: .... An investment programme of €285 million over the period of the plan emphasises the amenity value of our natural and built heritage. A further €178 million is being provided to support and protect the Irish language, Gaeltacht communities and communities on offshore islands. This is particularly fitting in 2018 as we celebrate Bliain na Gaeilge. In April this year I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review of Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: ...benchmark. I assume that is the benchmark. We all know what happened. I do not think we should look at it in that context. I am very pleased with the amount of money - €178 million - going into the Irish language. It will create 1,000 jobs in the Gaeltacht each year, supported through Údarás na Gaeltachta. We have the Bliain na Gaeilge, which has been mentioned, this...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Deputy McHugh has already covered some of this but Foras na Gaeilge is only one aspect of Irish language funding. We also fund Údarás na Gaeltachta, the Gaeltachtaí and Gaeilge directly. A provision of €13.989 million was also funded in the 2017 Revised Estimates of the Department to fund the work of An Foras Teanga. I accept what the Chairman says about the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Development Plan Data (20 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: ...commitment by Government to invest in excess of €1 billion in our culture and heritage over the 10-year implementation of the NDP. This is in addition to an investment of €178 million in the Irish language and in our Gaeltacht and Island communities. A cornerstone of our culture investment programme is the €460 million that is being set aside for the renovation...

Seanad: Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: ...regions. The initiative will ensure maximum involvement by the community. He mentioned that there are 300 documented artists in Galway, which I thought was an interesting figure. He also mentioned the Irish language, which is important. Senator Billy Lawless said he is a native of Galway and, therefore, this project is close to his heart. He mentioned the ambitious project of having...