Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Official Languages (Amendment) Bill is to amend the Official Languages Act 2003 to introduce a statutory plan for services in the Irish language. The heads of the Bill were approved in June two years ago and pre-legislative scrutiny has taken place. The Ceann Comhairle may have noticed that the exit poll last week indicated 60% of individuals here believe it is important to use, promote and protect the Irish language. Ar maidin, shínigh a lán daoine litir a sheoladh chuig Príomh-Aire na Breataine agus chuig an Taoiseach faoi Acht na Gaeilge ó Thuaidh. Tá a lán tacaíocht agus a lán grá ag daoine fá choinne na Gaeilge. Can the Taoiseach tell the Dáil when the Bill will be published and brought before the House? Will the Taoiseach respond positively to today's letter in support of Acht na Gaeilge?

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