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10/02/2015
Irish Language Bill Proposals Launched
Arts Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has launched a consultation on a proposed Irish Language bill at Stormont.
The proposals include a strategy to facilitate the use of Irish in courts and in the Assembly, Irish place names and a guarantee of Irish language education.
Minister Ní Chuilín's Sinn Féin colleague MLA Rosie McCorley said: "The consultation being launched today by the Culture Minister Carál Ni Chuilín is an opportunity for people to help shape Acht na Gaeilge.
"The Irish language is a living language with more and more people communicating through the medium of Irish and these people have a right to conduct all their business through Irish. Acht na Gaeilge is a commitment under the St Andrews Agreement and will help bring equality to those who use the language on a daily basis including legal rights.
"The use of the language is a threat to no one and people should embrace diversity by engaging with the consultation which will last for twelve weeks."
(IT/MH)
The proposals include a strategy to facilitate the use of Irish in courts and in the Assembly, Irish place names and a guarantee of Irish language education.
Minister Ní Chuilín's Sinn Féin colleague MLA Rosie McCorley said: "The consultation being launched today by the Culture Minister Carál Ni Chuilín is an opportunity for people to help shape Acht na Gaeilge.
"The Irish language is a living language with more and more people communicating through the medium of Irish and these people have a right to conduct all their business through Irish. Acht na Gaeilge is a commitment under the St Andrews Agreement and will help bring equality to those who use the language on a daily basis including legal rights.
"The use of the language is a threat to no one and people should embrace diversity by engaging with the consultation which will last for twelve weeks."
(IT/MH)
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