Results 21-37 of 37 for ("irish language" gaeilge) speaker:Seán Kyne

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (21 Mar 2017)

Seán Kyne: My Department is working in partnership with a broad range of organisations to support the Irish language and to support and encourage its use on a daily basis. This work incorporates a broad range of research, development and training in various sectors. Under my Department’s Irish Language Support Schemes, funding continues to be provided for Irish language courses in third-level...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (7 Mar 2017)

Seán Kyne: ...Foras na Gaeilge, an agency of the North South Language Body, which is co-funded by my Department and the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland, is the agency charged with 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (7 Mar 2017)

Seán Kyne: As the Deputy is aware, in 2014 the Government approved the introduction of a new approach to support Irish language proficiency in the civil service.  Arrangements were put in place by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, in the context of replacing the policy of awarding bonus marks for Irish language proficiency in civil service recruitment and promotion...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 764 and 765 together. The 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030represents the foundation stone of the Government's policy on the Irish language. In light of the fact that the Strategy was five years in existence at the end of 2015, an open policy debate was initiated by my Department in order to facilitate feedback in relation to progress to date...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (7 Dec 2016)

Seán Kyne: As I indicated in my response to Parliamentary Question No 372 on 22 November 2016 in regard to the 2017 Estimate provisions, almost €60m has been provided in the Estimates for the Irish language, Gaeltacht and Islands programme, including funding for An Foras Teanga. The budget for Foras na Gaeilge is subject to approval by the North South Ministerial Council, given its status as an...

Priority Questions: Irish Language (29 Nov 2016)

Seán Kyne: Ní aontaím nach bhfuil aon airgead acu. At the outset, I emphasise that almost €60 million has been provided in the 2017 Estimates for the Irish language and the Gaeltacht and islands programme, including funding for An Foras Teanga. This represents an increase of €2.3 million over the 2016 baseline provision. I assume that the Deputy is referring to the annual...

Priority Questions: Irish Language (29 Nov 2016)

Seán Kyne: ...that to 2017 to invest in a series of programmes for job creation and additional capital works. There has also been an additional €2.3 million overall increase in the baseline figure over the 2016 allocation for the Irish language. There is €13.239 million, which is an indicative figure, available for An Foras Teanga, to fund both Foras na Gaeilge and the Ulster-Scots...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (22 Nov 2016)

Seán Kyne: I refer the Deputy to my replies to recent Parliamentary Questions in regard to the 2017 Estimate provisions. Almost €60m has been provided in the 2017 Estimates for the Irish language, Gaeltacht and Islands programme, including funding for An Foras Teanga. This effectively represents an increase of €2.3m over the 2016 provision when account is taken of capital developments...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates Process (8 Nov 2016)

Seán Kyne: ...of the budget will be an operational matter for Foras na Gaeilge, within the framework of the NSMC-approved business plan and budget. The investment plan submitted by Conradh na Gaeilge on behalf of Irish language and Gaeltacht groups is very ambitious in seeking additional funding in the region of €5m in 2017 and €30m over the period. In that context, I should say that...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates Process (25 Oct 2016)

Seán Kyne: ...to recent Parliamentary Questions in regard to the 2017 Estimate provisions. As set out in these replies, an additional allocation of €2.25m in total was provided in Budget 2017 for the Irish Language, Gaeltacht and Islands Programme. With regard to Údarás na Gaeltachta, an additional €1m in once-off capital funding had been secured as part of the 2016 Revised...

Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge: Statements (11 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: ..."gach cúnamh agus tacaíocht don Aontas Eorpach i bhfeidhmiú an chinnidh an Ghaeilge a bheith ina teanga oibre agus ina teanga oifigiúil san AE". Tá a fhios agam go raibh díospóireacht ag Conradh na Gaeilge ar an ábhar seo le gairid, le linn an chomhdháil teangan. Is léir ón eolas atá agam go bhfuil sé ráite ag...

Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: ...xfa; an cinneadh a dhéanamh chun Gaeilge a bheith ina teanga oifigiúil, tá a fhios agam go bhfuil an Rialtas ag déanamh teagmháil le grúpaí agus eagraíochtaí Éireannach san Eoraip maidir leis seo. Tá sé ráite ag an Aire go mbeidh an Rialtas ag smaoineamh faoi seo go luath i mbliana. I mo thuairim féin, ba cheart go...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training Provision (18 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: ...the progress of the plans to introduce a Gaeltacht scholarship scheme for primary school teachers to attend intensive Gaeilge courses in the Gaeltacht as envisaged in the 20-year strategy for the Irish language. [8320/14]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Irish Language Issues (14 May 2013)

Seán Kyne: 151. To ask the Taoiseach if a Cabinet Committee on Gaeilge and the Gaeltacht has been established, as outlined in the Twenty Year Strategy for the Irish Language; and if so, the number of occasions on which the committee has met. [23062/13]

Topical Issues: School Curriculum (18 Dec 2012)

Seán Kyne: ...that such an approach fostered lived on after one's education. Minds began to close and the problem was exacerbated by the grammar gardaí who highlighted mistakes in place of encouragement. Outside the education system, things have changed, with Radio na Gaeltachta, TG4, Gaelscoileanna and Foinsetransforming the fortunes of Irish by adapting new approaches. The latest developments...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: ...I have, including native Irish speakers, have found that the meaning has been lost. Given the difficulty of doing direct translations into Irish, it will be necessary to take greater cognisance of the need to make the written word more easily understood. While it is fine to welcome the use of translations, one must also consider the strength of the Irish language in various areas. I...

Progress on the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language: Statements (26 May 2011)

Seán Kyne: ...in aice le cathair na Gaillimhe de réir an méid tithe a tógadh ar feadh na mblianta. I am encouraged by the commitment in the programme for Government to support the 20-year strategy for the Irish language which was introduced last year. As outlined, the vision is to ensure that Irish is a living language, spoken, used and cherished in communities across Ireland. By virtue of our...