http://debates.oireachtas.ie/DDebate.aspx?F=TOJ20061213.xml&Node=H2#H2 quote:Deputy Ó Cuív: Our experience with public bodies has been that they have taken the view, particularly in recent years, that least is best. There was a tradition of all Departments having headed notepaper le Béarla agus Gaeilge. I know we are not talking about notepaper in this instance, but the same principle applies. I have noticed over time the growing need for those who want to read the Irish version to be provided with a magnifying glass or a microscope. Certain bodies comply with the regulations on bilingual notices by doing as little as possible. There is not much need to protect English in this country, in practice. People make sure for practical reasons that English gets its place in the sun. I am trying to give the first place to the Irish language in a very small way. That means it should be used in the more prominent position. I think what will happen is that the bodies will ensure that the two languages have equal prominence. That will be the net effect of this. If they could get away with it, people would think of the most ingenious ways of putting the Irish language behind the door. That has been my experience.
quote:Chairman: In accordance with Standing Order 85, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:
The Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has completed its consideration of the following motion:
That Dáil Éireann approves the following regulations in draft:
Official Languages Act 2003 (Section 9) Regulations 2006;
copies of which regulations in draft were laid before Dáil Éireann on 28 September 2006.
In accordance with Standing Order 67, the following message will be sent to the Seanad:
The Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has completed its consideration of the following motion:
That Seanad Éireann approves the following regulations in draft:
Official Languages Act 2003 (Section 9) Regulations 2006;
copies of which regulations in draft were laid before Seanad Éireann on 28 September 2006.
