Foras na Gaeilge

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Foras na Gaeilge
Formation2 December 1999; 24 years ago (1999-12-02)
TypeExecutive agency
Legal statusIntergovernmental implementation body
PurposePromotion of the Irish language throughout Ireland
HeadquartersDublin and Belfast
Region served
Ireland
Official language
Irish
CEO
Seán Ó Coinn
Main organ
Board of directors
Parent organisation
The North/South Language Body
Staff
57
WebsiteForas na Gaeilge
Raidió na Life
is also based in the áras.

Foras na Gaeilge (

Irish government
.

Functions

  • Promotion of the Irish language;
  • Facilitating and encouraging its use in speech and writing in public and private life in the Republic of Ireland and, in the context of Part III of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, in Northern Ireland where there is appropriate demand;
  • Advising both administrations, public bodies and other groups in the private and voluntary sectors;
  • Undertaking supportive projects, and grant-aiding bodies and groups as considered necessary;
  • Undertaking research, promotional campaigns, and public and media relations;
  • Developing terminology and dictionaries;
  • Supporting Irish-medium education and the teaching of Irish.

The

North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) was established under the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (1998), to develop consultation, co-operation and action within the island of Ireland. The Language Body (consisting of two agencies i.e. Foras na Gaeilge and Tha Boord o Ulstèr-Scotch) was one of six North South Implementation Bodies
which were set up and operate on an all-island basis. While having a clear operational remit, all operate under the overall policy direction of the North South Ministerial Council, with clear accountability lines back to the council and to the Oireachtas and the Northern Ireland Assembly.

See also

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