Anyone planning on going to this event? Some cheek from a group planning on taking Irish out of the curriculum.
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The Fine Gael Leader, Enda Kenny TD, will host a half-day morning conference in
Dublin on Saturday, 11 March 2006 entitled: Irish in the 21st Century:
Athchruthaigh, Athbheoigh, Athnuaigh – Reform, Renew, Revive Taking place in the
Alexander Hotel the conference will be split into two sessions: the Irish
Language in Our Schools and the Irish Language in our Society. Open to all
members, the general public and Irish language interest groups the line-up will
include guest speakers from educational and political backgrounds, both national
and international, as well as speakers from the Fine Gael Party. The full
programme is below and you can register by emailing
or, for further information, call Damien on 01 6184404.
IRISH IN THE 21st CENTURY
Athchruthaigh, Athbheoigh, Athnuaigh – Reform, Renew, Revive
The Alexander Hotel, Fenian Street, Dublin 2
Saturday, March 11th, 2006
9.30am Tea/Coffee
The Irish Language in Our Schools -
Present Challenges, Future Actions
10.00am Overview by Session Chairperson
Sorcha Nic Dhonnacha, Chairperson, Fine Gael Women’s Group
Dr Kevin Williams
Mater Dei Institute
Tomas Ó’Ruairc
Foras Na Gaeilge
Enda Kenny, TD
Leader, Fine Gael
Questions and Answers
11.20am Tea/Coffee
The Irish Language in Our Society -
Different Perspectives, New Approaches
11.40am Overview by Session Chairperson
Dinny McGinley, TD
Fine Gael Spokesperson on Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs
Meri Huws
Chair, Welsh Language Board
Chris McGimpsey
Ulster Unionist Party
Tomás Mac Eochagáin
Griffith College Dublin
Questions and Answers
1.15pm Closing Remarks
Enda Kenny, TD
Leader, Fine Gael
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Wonder will any ATN issues be brought up?
For those wondering who I am, profile is at this link (from LowLander website):
http://www.lowlands-l.net/anniversary/index.php?page=tom
