Written answers

Wednesday, 5 April 2006

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Irish Language

9:00 pm

Photo of Aengus Ó SnodaighAengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 248: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the status of and progress toward official recognition of Irish sign language; the official recognition of the status of Irish sign language users and of their related rights to public services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13787/06]

Photo of Aengus Ó SnodaighAengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 249: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are plans to incorporate into legislation measures to give Irish sign language a status equal to that of spoken languages, as has been done in New Zealand and the UK, among others, and in line with resolutions passed by the European Parliament. [13788/06]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 248 and 249 together.

I have no role in the recognition of official languages in Ireland.

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