Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I am glad to hear this because the report on the linguistic study on the Irish language makes recommendations whereby categories A, B and C will be introduced. There are three Gaeltacht areas in my constituency of Mayo and the adoption of the report by the Government would mean that only Ceathrú Thaidhg would be included in any of the aforementioned categories. While I was anxious to hear the Minister's views in this regard today, he is not present and I will table another question on this matter again. Were such recommendations carried through, Belmullet, Tourmakeady and parts of Achill Island in my constituency, and County Meath would not have any representation at the Údarás, which would be a serious mistake. Members should have a debate in this House and in committee regarding any changes that might take place that would affect the representation of communities at the Údarás.

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