Irish Language.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 May 2006

Thursday, 18 May 2006

Questions (219)

Jim O'Keeffe

Question:

220 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science when she proposes to meet with the statutory Irish language bodies regarding the establishment of the Ionad Náisiúnta Gaeilge Baile Bhúirne in view of their unanimous support for the centre; if it is her intention to meet them separately or collectively; and if she will make a statement on the overall progress made to date on the project. [18998/06]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

Officials in my Department are in the process of making arrangements to meet the various interested parties regarding the proposed Ionad Náisiúnta Gaeilge, Baile Bhúirne in June. My aim is to complete these discussions in as thorough and prompt a fashion as possible.