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Written statement made by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 December 2006 in the House of Lords, on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland: Irish Language

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Maria Eagle) has made the following Ministerial Statement. On 13 October, at St Andrews, the Government made a commitment to introduce an Irish Language Act, reflecting on the experience of Wales andthe Republic of Ireland. I am publishing todaya consultation document setting out possible approaches for such legislation. The Government welcome views from all interested parties. The closing date for responses is 2 March 2006. Copies of the document will be placed in the Libraries today.


Secondary information

Type
Written statement
Reference
687 c190WS 
Session
2006-07
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP 06/2261
Wednesday, 13 December 2006
Deposited papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects
Legislation Irish language Northern Ireland Northern Ireland government Consultation papers St Andrews Agreement
Link
View this Written statement on www.publications.parliament.uk