Results 1-13 of 13 for ("irish language" gaeilge) speaker:Pat Carey
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (20 Jan 2011)
Pat Carey: ...and human rights bodies currently under way. · The future role and functions of Ãdarás na Gaeltachta are under consideration in the context of the recently published 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language. Substantive discussions will be taking place shortly with Ãdarás na Gaeltachta regarding these matters and I hope to be able to bring initial proposals for amending legislation...
- Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (3 Nov 2010)
Pat Carey: ...be completed shortly. I hope to bring the draft Strategy back to Government for approval in the near future. The Strategy, once approved, will provide the basis for future Government support for the Irish language. In terms of value for money, I should make the point that the focus in implementation of the Strategy will be on ensuring best use and effectiveness of existing resources in...
- Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (3 Nov 2010)
Pat Carey: ...documents such as annual reports. The development by Foras na Gaeilge of a number of support services, including the roll-out of the accreditation system for translators and the development of an Irish Language Translation Memory Resource for public bodies, will also help to ensure that such bodies receive a translation product that is reliable and meets a high standard. The Official...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 Oct 2010)
Pat Carey: ...strive to achieve good outcomes and value for money notwithstanding these constraints. Notwithstanding these challenges, the Government remains very committed to supporting the Gaeltacht and the Irish language and considers that the 20-year Strategy for Irish will provide an appropriate framework to advance these objectives. The restructuring of Ãdarás na Gaeltachta as Ãdarás na...
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (1 Jul 2010)
Pat Carey: In 2006 my Department established a dedicated fund to support the development and teaching of Irish language courses in third-level institutions overseas. Prior to the establishment of this fund, my Department had provided funding to a number of individual universities for this purpose. This funding initiative has proved extremely successful in raising the profile and perceived status of...
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (1 Jul 2010)
Pat Carey: ...by my Department under the Fo-Chiste Gnó of its Scéimeanna TacaÃochta Gaeilge (formerly Ciste na Gaeilge) to a number of voluntary and business groups for the provision of Christmas lights in the Irish language. The purpose of the funding was to assist in promoting the Irish language among the local business community. In order to qualify for funding, a group was required to provide a...
- Irish Language (1 Jul 2010)
Pat Carey: ...the need for significant emphasis in the future on language planning and socio-linguistic interventions. I anticipate that the effectiveness of scéim labhairt na Gaeilge and other Gaeltacht and Irish language schemes will fall to be considered in that context at the appropriate time.
- Irish Language (1 Jul 2010)
Pat Carey: ...is that it only comes into operation when the first child in the family starts attending school, which is too late in terms of language acquisition; support services for learning or improving the Irish language would be available to households; an agreement or understanding would be made between the Department and household regarding the promotion of the language; and the grant would be...
- Irish Language (1 Jul 2010)
Pat Carey: ...the Internet rather than hard copy. The development by Forás na Gaeilge of a number of support services, including the roll-out of the accreditation system for translators and the development of an Irish language translation memory resource for public bodies will also assist in ensuring public bodies receive a translation product that is reliable and meets a high standard. I do not...
- Irish Language (11 May 2010)
Pat Carey: ...and appreciation of both cultural traditions in Northern Ireland and throughout the island. This area of activity remains a priority. With regard to the role of Foras na Gaeilge in promoting the Irish language, let me refer to a number of its key achievements in recent years. They include the development of an accreditation system for translators, which ensures a high standard and...
- Irish Language (11 May 2010)
Pat Carey: ...be of help. In response to the Deputy's original question, I have read comments in newspapers on the question of whether an evaluation of the work of Foras na Gaeilge, for example in respect of Irish language teaching, has been carried out. As I understand it, a great deal of research about the standard of Irish was conducted prior to the launch of the straitéis 20 bliain. Some of the...
- Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (1 Apr 2010)
Pat Carey: As the Deputy is aware, Seachtain na Gaeilge is a non-profit organisation, under the auspices of Conradh na Gaeilge, which promotes the use of Irish language and culture, both at home and abroad, within a two-week festival held in March every year. This year the festival took place between 2-17 March 2009. The festival has grown significantly in recent years and incorporates a very wide range...
- Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (13 Dec 2006)
Pat Carey: ...in relation to signage, stationery and public announcements under section 9 of the Official Languages Act 2003; and his views on whether these regulations will have an essential role in making the Irish language easily available in a customer friendly way to Irish speakers in the State's capital city. [42644/06]