Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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73. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she plans to direct that commercial products labels be published in a bilingual format, that is, Irish and English; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6302/21]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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For some time now, my Department and Foras na Gaeilge have been working to support businesses in the introduction of bilingual packaging. Foras na Gaeilge have, for example, launched a book entitled 'Bilingual Packaging: a guide for best business practice' to assist businesses in introducing bilingual packaging.  Foras na Gaeilge also runs a Business Support Scheme, supporting small and medium-sized commercial enterprises to promote Irish in their businesses through signage, packaging, websites and marketing material - both printed and digital.

In addition, my Department provides funding to organisations such as Gael-Taca in Cork;  Gnó Mhaigh Eo in Mayo;  Gaillimh le Gaeilge in Galway, and more recently, Cill Dara le Gaeilge in Kildare,  to support and encourage businesses in the use of Irish.