Results 1-3 of 3 for ("irish language" gaeilge) speaker:Jim Walsh

Seanad: Proposed Postcodes: Statements (21 Oct 2009)

Jim Walsh: ...rather than English names. That could have been done. It was talked about at the time, but for some reason we went with the English names. We spend a lot of money on preserving and promoting the Irish language, which I fully support. It is our heritage and part of what we are. We have inherited the benefits of the sacrifice of previous generations, but if we do not value our heritage...

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Jim Walsh: ...channels can be very beneficial in the promotion of Irish. On Second Stage I mentioned Liam Ó Murchú's programme "Trom agus Éadrom" and the great benefit that was to the promotion of the Irish language. He did that in a very nice and easy way. People watched that programme which was entertaining. There is no reason we should not have such programmes on television and every reason we...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

Jim Walsh: I remember the incident mentioned by the Minister and was here when the Minister delivered his speech as Gaeilge. He was commended by all sides for taking the opportunity to use the Irish language, which should be used more often. I also saw the subsequent newspaper article. The article illustrates a certain prejudice, by either the paper or the reporter. That was not an isolated incident....