Results 1-10 of 10 for ("irish language" gaeilge) speaker:Thomas Byrne

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foras na Gaeilge (18 Apr 2024)

Thomas Byrne: ...for a number of Foras na Gaeilge projects and initiatives. In both 2022 and 2023, once off funding of €300,000 was approved for Clár na Leabhar Gaeilge. This programme, aimed at providing support to Irish language writers and publishers, forms a vital element of the work carried out by Foras na Gaeilge. In 2022, €300,000 was also approved for Foras na Gaeilge’s...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaeltacht Policy (18 Apr 2024)

Thomas Byrne: In the context of my Department’s role in coordinating the implementation of the Government’s Action Plan for the Irish Language (Plean Gníomhaíochta 2018-2022), the fourth annual progress report on its ongoing implementation on behalf of Government was published in December 2023. The plan itself was first published in 2018 in order to accelerate and better...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (18 Apr 2024)

Thomas Byrne: My Department is committed to promoting and supporting the Irish language outside of the Gaeltacht. In this context, a fund known as ‘Scéimeanna Tacaíochta Gaeilge’ (‘Irish Language Support Schemes’) is in place for many years now with the aim of fostering and promoting the Irish language outside the Gaeltacht. The projects for which funding has been...

Europe Day: Statements (10 May 2022)

Thomas Byrne: ..., we can just vote for different people but maintain the structures. Tá mé bródúil freisin go bhfuil an Ghaeilge mar theanga oifigiúil. Indeed, one of the Sinn Féin objections to joining the European Union was that the Irish language would be threatened. Tá an Ghaeilge ag teacht ar ais anois de bharr an Aontais Eorpaigh. Is é aiséirí...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Junior Cycle Reform (19 Nov 2019)

Thomas Byrne: ...xed;obh as Gaeilge. In recent days, I have been inundated with calls from teachers who have raised serious issues about Irish at junior cycle. I am raising this issue in the context of the lack of oral work, which is at the heart of this. The Minister referred to classroom-based assessment being in place in order to develop Irish language skills, but I am not sure that will work...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Junior Cycle Reform (19 Nov 2019)

Thomas Byrne: ...deacrachtaí anseo. Táim ag súil cloisteáil ón Aire maidir le torthaí na cainteanna atá sé ag dul i ngleic le. This is a serious issue and I am glad the Minster has an interest in it. We have a good chance to get this right and ensure that the Irish language promoted. On that note, I pay tribute to Ms Zainab Boladale from RTÉ, who has been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Discussion (15 Dec 2016)

Thomas Byrne: ...a fhios agam an bhfuil freagra ag an gCathaoirleach anois maidir leis an ábhar sin. Tá náire ormsa mar Bhall den Dáil freisin. Níl a fhios agam an bhfuil aon bharúil ag na finnéithe air. Tá an jab le déanamh againn. I am very upset that there are people here who are concerned about Gaelscoileanna and Gaeilge, missions and Irish language...

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (19 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: ...far enough. The passage of the Bill through Second Stage shows that we have a new way of doing business. We must all take responsibility for this and get involved in it. I am particularly pleased that a new Coiste na Gaeilge will be established. This is an important development because the Irish language is at a critical juncture. As the House debated the Irish language yesterday, I...

Seanad: Tributes to Former Senator Jack Fitzsimons (18 Nov 2015)

Thomas Byrne: ...as one of the most informative and illuminating books written in north Meath in the latter part of the 20th century. When one dips into that book, one gets some fascinating insights. I have a huge interest in the Irish language. Jack explains clearly that the etymology or derivation of the placename Staholmog comes from the word "teach" in the Irish language. The manner in which that...

Legal Practitioners (Irish Language) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Dec 2007)

Thomas Byrne: ...language of the State in the Constitution. It is time action was taken in several spheres, particularly for legal practitioners. This Bill will have a practical effect in improving the lot of the Irish language and help those who wish to get legal advice through the medium of Irish. There has been some debate about the merits of the similar Bill from the Labour Party. There have been...