AQW 6709/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education what steps have been taken by his Department to give effect to the provisions in The Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022. Minister of Education: My Department has a well-established provision for inclusion of national and cultural principles in relation to its functions … Continue reading AQW 6709/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

AQW 6710/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities what steps have been taken by his Department to give effect to the provisions in The Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022. Minister for Communities: The provisions relating to national and cultural identity and language contained within the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) … Continue reading AQW 6710/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

AQW 7123/22-27 – Repeal of the Administration of Justice (Language) Act (Ireland) 1737

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail (i) what steps have been taken in relation to the repeal of the Administration of Justice (Language) Act (Ireland) 1737, which bans Irish in courts; and (ii) what preparatory work has been undertaken by the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service in … Continue reading AQW 7123/22-27 – Repeal of the Administration of Justice (Language) Act (Ireland) 1737

AQW 6570/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy what steps have been taken by his Department to give effect to the provisions in The Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022. Minister for the Economy: In line with the commitment in NDNA, an official from my Department sits on the Department … Continue reading AQW 6570/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

McGlone welcomes progress of Irish language legislation

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SDLP Irish Language Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has welcomed the progress of Irish language legislation at Westminster. The legislation, which also includes protections for Ulster Scots, has passed through the House of Lords. Mr McGlone paid tribute to the work of Irish language campaigners and said the progress marked an important step on securing long overdue … Continue reading McGlone welcomes progress of Irish language legislation

McGlone encourages Gaeilgeoirí to apply for Líofa bursary

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has encouraged Irish Language students, young and old, to apply for the Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme for assistance with the cost of studying the language. Speaking after the scheme opened for 2020, Mr McGlone said, "There is a long, rich history of Irish Language students spending time in the … Continue reading McGlone encourages Gaeilgeoirí to apply for Líofa bursary