Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 May 2006.

Irish Language Agency

Question: Whether they have agreed that part of the Irish Language Agency should move to County Donegal; if so, when they agreed this; by what procedure; and after what consultation.

Answer: At their meeting in Belfast on 6 March 2006 with the board chairperson and chief executive of Foras na Gaeilge, British and Irish Ministers agreed in principle, subject to the approval of the North/South Ministerial Council, that 30 Foras na Gaeilge staff posts should be located in Gweedore, County Donegal. The board of Foras na Gaeilge are to bring forward further proposals relating to the precise sections and functions to be located there. Regarding consultations I have nothing further to add to the Answers I gave the noble Lord on 10 October 2005 (WA 41), 17 November 2005 (WA 158) and 30 November 2005 (WA 41).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5395; 681 c137WA
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Irish Language Agency
Monday, 10 October 2005
Written questions
House of Lords; Irish Language Agency
Thursday, 17 November 2005
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House of Lords; Irish Language Agency
Wednesday, 30 November 2005
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House of Lords
Subjects: Public participation Location Republic of Ireland Foras Na Gaeilge
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