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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (29 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: Respect for linguistic diversity and the Irish language are important elements of the Good Friday Agreement. A number of elements of the Good Friday and St Andrews Agreements have not yet been fully implemented, including an Irish Language Act for Northern Ireland.  The Government’s firm position is that the Good Friday Agreement and subsequent Agreements must be implemented...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jan 2019)

Seán Kyne: ... - - - - - Islands Infrastructure for islands - 6,643,187 - 1,357,448 - 1,053,453 - 1,644,000 Current Expenditure for the islands including essential transport services 6,630,886 - 6,606,602 - 7,157,995 - 7,064,000 - 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language/Language Planning Process Total [3] 999,277 - 1,250,000 - 2,005,000 - ...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Cúram agus Oideachas na Luath-Óige (13 Dec 2018)

Katherine Zappone: ...den Ghaeltacht araon. Amach anseo, beidh mé ag coimisiúnú athbhreithniú neamhspleách maidir leis na struchtúir in earnáil na Luathbhlianta go luath. Cé nach féidir liom teacht roimh aon cheann de thorthaí an athbhreithnithe, tá súil agam go mbeadh sé ríthábhachtach go mbeidh próiseas plé ann le gach...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Cúram agus Oideachas na Luath-Óige (13 Dec 2018)

Katherine Zappone: ...-Rialtais do Naíonáin, Leanaí Óga agus a dTeaghlaigh 2019-2028 ar an 19 Samhain. Tá dhá ghníomhartha sa phlean deich mbliana uaillmhianach seo atá dírithe go sonrach chun tacú le forbairt na Gaeilge san earnáil luathfoghlama agus chúraim. Is iad seo a leanas na gníomhartha: - Tabhair isteach bearta chun cinntiú go...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Development Plan Expenditure (12 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: ...having regard to the scheduling of delivery of projects and programmes in accordance with the outcome of the requisite appraisal and planning phases under the Public Spending Code. I would draw the Deputy’s attention to the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030 and specifically to its associated Action Plan 2018-2022.  Both of these documents are...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Preschool Services (11 Dec 2018)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: ...no difference in pay. In fact, preschool teachers in Gaeltacht areas have additional responsibilities in trying to encourage children to speak Irish and so on and so forth. The amount required is small and not a substantial financial ask. I am not sure whether the Minister of State will have the answer, but this issue must be dealt with. I am a member of the Oireachtas Joint Committee...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (4 Dec 2018)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: ...a level of confidence. The confidence within the school has been ebbing away over the last number of years. When there are announcements of new schools being developed and recognised - nobody has an issue with this - this school seems to be on the end of the list when it comes to achieving what it wants to achieve. I am interested in hearing the Minister's reply. While he is new to his...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge: An Roinn Leanaí agus Gnóthaí Óige (20 Nov 2018) See 2 other results from this debate

...a number of weeks ago and one of the reasons we delayed publishing it was to make sure that it was translated into Irish and could be available at the same time as the English version. On Irish language officers, the Department does not have a specific Irish language officer but my colleague Mr. Denis O'Sullivan was recently asked to take on the co-ordination function across the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Irish Language (6 Nov 2018) See 1 other result from this answer

Katherine Zappone: I propose to take Questions Nos. 983 and 985 together. The forthcoming National Early Years Strategy will clarify the Government’s intentions regarding support of the Irish language in pre-schools, and complement the aims of the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language (2010-30). My department is represented on the Action Plan 2018 - 2022 inter-departmental working group, and has...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Consultations (6 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: ...Review of Archaeological Survey and Mitigation Policy relating to Bord Na Móna Peatlands since 1990 No (Report available at: ) 2015 Open policy debate regarding the implementation of the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030. A series of public meetings were convened, in addition to written submissions being sought both from the public and key stakeholders. Acadamh na...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Foireann Roinne (24 Oct 2018)

Regina Doherty: ...dóthain foirne ar fáil faoi láthair chun freastal ar na hiarrataí ar sholáthar sheirbhísí na Roinne trí Ghaeilge. CRÍOCH (PQ Ref: 44383/18 To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection what measures has she taken to ensure that there are sufficient people available in her Department to provide services for those people who...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (18 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: .... 106 primary schools (79%) and 28 post-primary schools (97%) are participating in the Scheme and have access to a package of ongoing supports including: - additional allocated teaching hours - continuing professional development (CPD) delivered by An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta (COGG) - additional Inspectorate advisory visits - grants for Irish-medium...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Creative Ireland: Discussion (17 Oct 2018) See 2 other results from this debate

Peadar Tóibín: ..., even though the economy has improved and grown a little. I do not think the word Gaeilge was mentioned in either presentation. Now that we are in the closing stages of Bliain na Gaeilge and given the Irish language is one of the most important cultural elements of the country by far and a unique element of culture, I wanted to see the role of the Irish language in Culture Ireland....

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2018) See 1 other result from this debate

Peadar Tóibín: .... Is uimhir uafásach é sin. Tá an Ghaeltacht iomlán ag crochadh ar an méid chomh beag sin. Tá tromlach na réamhscoileanna sna ceantair Ghaeltachta ag feidhmiú trí Bhéarla. The following will be of interest to the Minister, Deputy Zappone. A minority of children in the Gaeltacht have access to Irish language níonaraí. The...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Budget Statement 2019 (9 Oct 2018)

Pearse Doherty: ...centred. This budget needed to be a clear statement of intent that we would invest in rural Ireland and that we would support rural areas. For infrastructure, public services, resourced gardaí, promotion of tourism and the Irish language, it is another year without the necessary investment in a new beginning for rural Ireland. Is am cinniúnach é don Ghaeilge; tá...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review of Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Discussion (3 Oct 2018) See 5 other results from this debate

Josepha Madigan: .... An investment programme of €285 million over the period of the plan emphasises the amenity value of our natural and built heritage. A further €178 million is being provided to support and protect the Irish language, Gaeltacht communities and communities on offshore islands. This is particularly fitting in 2018 as we celebrate Bliain na Gaeilge. In April this year I...

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: I move amendment No. 8:In page 13, line 31, after "form" to insert ", in both the English and Irish language". These amendments refer to providing warnings to the public in Irish and English. There are two main reasons for this. One is the position of the Irish language in our society and Constitution. There are many people, and I hope it is a growing number, who live, eat, sleep, dream...

Future of the Post Office Network: Motion (18 Sep 2018)

Martin Ferris: .... The post office in Mastergeehy will also be closed, meaning the two post offices in the only Gaeltacht area in south Kerry will be shut. That is a nice statement to those trying to promote the Irish language and ensure it survives. They are also doing a good job at it. It was heartening to see the conversation at that meeting both as Gaeilge and through English. The closure of the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (18 Sep 2018) See 1 other result from this answer

Joe McHugh: I refer the Deputy to the commitment set out in measure 5.47 in the Government Action Plan 2018-2022 for the Irish Language which was launched in June 2018 in relation to the action detailed in his question. Work on this measure has already commenced with the establishment of a Working Group consisting of representatives from Údarás na Gaeltachta, Foras na Gaeilge, TG4, the...

Northern Ireland and Brexit: Statements (12 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: ...mentioned, even as the precursor of the collapse of the institutions. I do not say that as a criticism. I am pointing out the reality that a range of new issues, including marriage equality and the Irish language Act, are being referenced even though they were not referenced when the institutions collapsed. That is fine. The Labour Party supports marriage equality and has done for...