Legislative Process

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 October 2020

Thursday, 1 October 2020

Questions (124)

Cathal Crowe

Question:

124. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the status of the progression of the Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019. [27520/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach

Following approval by Cabinet, the Official Languages (Amendment) Bill was published in December 2019.  Consultation with stakeholders was a key component of the drafting process and my Department has consulted with key stakeholders to ascertain their views and recommendations. More recently, I held meetings with various stakeholders, including Conradh na Gaeilge and An Coimisinéir Teanga, to hear their views on the matter. 

Based on the feedback I have received, and as per our commitment in the Programme for Government, I intend to bring the Bill back before the Houses at second stage very shortly.

In line with a commitment made in the Programme for Government, it is proposed to have the Bill enacted before year end.