Gillian Toole (Meath East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam. Beidh mé ag caint idir an dá theanga. The most beneficial resource we have through the local government system is the local authority Irish-language officer. For access to the public participation networks, the provision of pop-up opportunities at meetings, etc., are the way forward. A few minutes of Irish here and there will bring people on board. We must have pride in our language and celebrate it in equal opportunity with the celebration we have of other nationalities in our country.

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