I propose to take Questions Nos. 373 to 376, inclusive, together.
My Department is committed to delivering on the requirements under the Official Languages (Amendment) Act, 2021. We are working to reach the 20% ad placement and 5% monies spent rules set out in Section 10 of the amended act, within the available advertising space.
All campaigns are developed and targeted carefully in collaboration with our creative and media buying agencies, using the best mix of media formats to ensure that the Department’s messages reach members of the public effectively, while ensuring value for money with the intention of reaching these Irish language targets.
My Department, and agencies under its remit are committed to increasing advertising expenditure on the Irish language for our respective advertising campaigns. In accordance with the amended Act, all information on our Irish language advertising compliance for 2023 will be compiled for submission to An Coimisinéir Teanga in March 2024.