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.
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Deposited Paper DEP 06/2261
Wednesday, 13 December 2006
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- Legislation Irish language Northern Ireland Northern Ireland government Consultation papers St Andrews Agreement
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