Results 301-320 of 1,047 for "irish language" gaeilge

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Rural Hubs, Broadband and Mobile Phone Coverage in Rural Ireland: Department of Rural and Community Development (2 Dec 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: .... These are not questions but comments. Another idea we discussed at the coiste Gaeilge is using moil dhigiteachta or digital hubs and remote working to help us achieve the recruitment figures in the Irish language that we are hoping to do on foot of the Bille teanga that is coming through. Dr. Stjohn O'Connor referred to the SSID. Are the moil dhigiteachta designed to the same...

Other Questions: Irish Language (19 Nov 2020) See 3 other results from this debate

Jack Chambers: In line with the 20-year strategy for the Irish language and Foras na Gaeilge's understanding of best practice in promoting the Irish language it is recognised that there should be an emphasis on long-term, strategic language planning. Preliminary consultation meetings were held by Foras na Gaeilge, in conjunction with Conradh na Gaeilge and Glór na nGael, with stakeholders in 2019....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (19 Nov 2020)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy will be aware, the Programme for Government acknowledges the importance of the Irish language as the first official language of the State, as a living language and as a vital component of the heritage of this island.  My Department provides significant funding to Foras na Gaeilge to carry out its statutory mandate to promote the Irish language on an...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2020)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ...;paí pobail amuigh ansin go stadaimid agus go smaoinímid ar phobal labhartha nan Gaeilge agus go háirithe ar an bpobal i measc ár gcuid Gaeltachtaí ar fud na tíre chomh maith. I ask that, before the Christmas break, we have statements in the House on the Irish language with the Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: ...figures but this review is crystal clear, written in plain English and easy for someone who is not good with figures to understand. It highlights that Brexit will affect some people and some areas disproportionately. The Gaeltacht is one of the areas atá thíos. Tá sí buailte go dona ó thaobh an Bhreatimeachta. The review mentions the efforts of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE Winter Plan: HSE (11 Nov 2020)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I appreciate that. I have heard Dr. Henry. Tá Gaeilge iontach aige. There has been significant feedback from the Irish-language community that there is a significant lacuna in terms of the information that needs to be provided in real time. Could Mr. Reid give serious consideration to hiring an interpreter or translator to provide information in real time and get it up on the website...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Gaeltacht Policy (5 Nov 2020)

Darragh O'Brien: ...process has a statutory footing under the Gaeltacht Act 2012, which is the primary driver in support of the commitment to the achievement of the objectives set out in the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010 to 2030. This is recognised in the National Planning Framework (NPF), which refers to the preparation and implementation of language plans at community level. Objective 29 of...

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Budget Statement 2021 (13 Oct 2020)

Michael McGrath: ...on activities, our tourism industry has been hit very hard by the pandemic. Alongside the extensive tax measures announced by the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, I am providing an additional €55 million for a tourism business support scheme and €5 million for tourism product development. These schemes will also be a vital support for the wider hospitality sector. I am pleased to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (13 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: ...published following Government approval in 2018. This comprehensive action plan was undertaken in order to further accelerate and better coordinate the implementation of the overarching 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030 which represents Government policy in relation to the language and Gaeltacht regions. The plan contains over 180 measures to be implemented over its 5-year...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (13 Oct 2020) See 2 other results from this answer

Mark Ward: 125. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views in relation to investment being made in Irish language centres in towns and cities here (details supplied); and if she will ensure that the appropriate funding to such centres is included in budget 2021 for Foras na Gaeilge to distribute. [29814/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foras na Gaeilge (13 Oct 2020)

Bríd Smith: ...and the Gaeltacht if after ten years of reduced funding for Foras na Gaeilge she will provide an additional €4.5 million in budget 2021 to Foras na Gaeilge to fund the projects agreed by 80 Irish language and Gaeltacht groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29910/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foras na Gaeilge (13 Oct 2020) See 1 other result from this answer

Bríd Smith: 130. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if an additional €910,000 will be provided for the Irish language community scheme, SPG, organised by Foras na Gaeilge to guarantee that groups have sufficient funding to coordinate the Irish language in their areas under the scheme and that other groups in various constituencies have the opportunity to join the scheme;...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Gaeltacht Policy (13 Oct 2020)

Darragh O'Brien: ...process has a statutory footing under the Gaeltacht Act 2012, which is the primary driver in support of the commitment to the achievement of the objectives set out in the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010 to 2030. This is recognised in the National Planning Framework (NPF), which refers to the preparation and implementation of language plans at community level. Objective...

Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: An Dara Céim - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (8 Oct 2020) See 6 other results from this debate

Thomas Pringle: ...would be imposed appropriately in response to demands from citizens. In 2014, a public consultation took place on the review of the Act. It identified a significant demand for services through the medium of the Irish language on a par with services provided through the medium of the English language. There was an attempt in 2014 to amend the legislation but it did not come to anything....

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (8 Oct 2020)

Mark Daly: ...fáil d’Fhoras na Gaeilge agus d’Údarás na Gaeltachta bunaithe ar an bplean infheistíochta atá aontaithe ag 80 grúpa Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta. The need for the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to ensure equal treatment of the Irish language and the Gaeltacht community by providing extra support in budget 2021, especially by the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (1 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: My Department, under its Irish Language Support Schemes, provides funding for various Irish language organisations and projects, to support and encourage youth development through the medium of the Irish language. The grants are aimed primarily at organisations or groups operating outside the Gaeltacht. My Department has provided current and capital funding to TechSpace (Camara Education)...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaelcholáistí Issues (1 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: ...summer colleges' umbrella organisation, as appropriate.  Like everyone else involved in the summer colleges sector, I look forward to working ultimately towards the safe return of Irish summer colleges in the future, and the ongoing contribution of our Gaeltacht households and colleges to the development of the Irish language and to sustaining Gaeltacht communities.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (1 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: In 2005, Foras na Gaeilge introduced Scéim Pobal Gaeilge (SPG) - the Irish Language Community Scheme - offering local voluntary community committees the opportunity to apply for financial assistance towards the costs of implementing a three year business plan for the development and enhancement of the Irish language among their respective target areas and groups. SPG was...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Radio Broadcasting (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: ...Schemes Foras na Gaeilge approved grants to Raidió na Life (€720,000 over three years) and Raidió Fáilte (€648,000 over three years) under the Community Radio Scheme 2019-2021, which will support both stations provide an all-Irish broadcasting schedule for the local Irish language listening community in Dublin and Belfast. My Department has been funding...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (1 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy will be aware, the Programme for Government acknowledges the importance of the Irish language as the first language of the State, as a living language and as a vital component of the heritage of this island.  My Department has overall responsibility for co-ordinating the implementation of the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030, which represents the...