Carol Nolan on Irish language status and support for Gaeltacht
Carol Nolan spoke on 2 March 2022 about the Irish language, the Gaeltacht and concerns over status, resources and education. She raised issues about Irish-language provision in schools, funding references in the budget and the need for recognition at a European level.
Gaeltacht and language status
The deputy addressed the current situation of the Gaeltacht and the status of Irish, arguing that the language's position requires attention. She spoke of concerns about protection and recognition for Irish in Gaeltacht areas and beyond.
Resources and budget references
The speech referenced figures and funding matters tied to support for Irish, noting mentions of millions in the budget. The deputy signalled that resource levels and financial commitments are central to delivering Irish-language supports.
Education and Irish-medium provision
The deputy raised the state of Irish-language education and schools, pointing to challenges faced by Irish-medium provision. She emphasised the importance of safeguarding Irish in the education system to sustain the language for future generations.
European recognition and wider implications
The deputy invoked European-level recognition, suggesting that the status of Irish within broader European frameworks matters for the language's future. She framed the matter as both a domestic and wider European issue with consequences for policy and community supports.
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Go raona aigat, Keann Comhairle. A traimond aishe aol i sunnud, lórch eirna arátais ead Gaelga, Agus, beváhtlomm a raach co ma, agat gathamidh ar siach níhil a iénouf, Daunach eis stóloch, Cunna n' Gaelga achar choan cîan. Agat, amideh ag dull sa tróciart, agt táibod ni smó ig taa stólo. Gathamid ni smó, tacioacht a thwat danna Páp up Gaiailtaacht ti. Agat aagmeadu agat agfaas aeig fás, Lein a Blián tea cîinta. ...is rhod an-darfaach ishain. Ta conran a Geilge ag dainaf saar abar... ...agus ta duilgis orain go leir... ...már cacti dóla. Caur ní smó caur... ...agus ní smó taciacht a thuarch doibh co ma... ...con an abar atasid ag eainaf a Corkoncín. Cúr am fólse riv an seacht miliún... ...atá sa vodget... ...dan Arnaul Geiltacht agus d'an changa Geilach. I see an médam lán atá... ...a un cuntaciacht a thuarch an a Vlínseó Huán... ...ná ochtá cuíc villiún. So is dulconcín íntach e sin... ...is leirínse go will midch ag dainaf... ...dulconcín íntach. Ta cuíc páncachacht miliún le fóill e sa Vlínseó... ...cuntaciacht a thuarch doan fróseis flanol... ...teanga co maí. Is dulconcín íntach co maí e sin. Ag lébhél Europánach... ...tá sa dárfach go will status umlán... ...if a Geil Bwínse a Mác... ...ag an changa Geilach... ...san eintas Europánach an is. Is fórbort anwa e sin... ...ta réis an actus adha... ...con status if a Geil a vwintamach... ...dan Geilge. O hêbh lanúnachos sa chóris iddicis... ...ca hí mé a rá... ...go will bárni áwn. Tá i báad munt ní smó geil calláste... ...agos einat ag tá stál. Tá na geil scóla na agwín... ...agos tá síd ag dain of sár obr. Ag tá bárni áwn... ...má tá ráuat... ...nil na an ráuat ag páshti... ...con lanúnach sa chóris iddicis... ...ag fóil iddicis trí bán an Geilge. Tá is nách gúil galór geil calláste... ...agos einat áwn. Sín an ráad dárannach... ...atá mé chón ráin is. Márke...
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