Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

The Taoiseach will recall that one of the key outcomes of the St. Andrews talks was the commitment to ensure the language rights of Irish speakers within the Six Counties area. The Irish language Bill for the Six Counties has been blocked in the Assembly. Does the Taoiseach agree that, nevertheless, this remains an important commitment arising out of the St. Andrews engagement? In the light of the obstacles that have been placed in the path of the passage of this legislation which requires the Taoiseach raising this matter with the British Prime Minister, has he done so, will he do so and what further help can he be in ensuring that the rights of Irish speakers and those who wish to use our first language in the northern part of our island are confirmed in legislation and respected across the board?

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