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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 15 March 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 March 2017. It was answered by Lord Dunlop (Conservative) on Friday, 24 March 2017 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Human Rights: Republic of Ireland

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Dunlop on 13 March (HL5767) concerning the government of Ireland's approach to human rights, what discussions they have had with the government of Ireland concerning (1) property in the Republic of Ireland being available for sale only to those with a qualification in the Irish language; (2) official and semi-official jobs being available only to those with a qualification in the Irish language; and (3) welfare allowances for certain types of clothing being available only to those of the Roman Catholic faith.

Answer

The issues around the provision of property for sale, jobs and welfare allowances in Ireland are matters for the Irish Government. The UK and Irish governments meet regularly both at ministerial and official level to discuss issues of mutual interest and concerns including matters relating to human rights in Northern Ireland and Ireland.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6093
Session
2016-17
Related items
Human Rights: Republic of Ireland
Monday, 13 March 2017
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Employment Human rights Irish language Public sector Property Sales Republic of Ireland
Link
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