Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 February 2021
73. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she plans to direct that commercial products labels be published in a bilingual format, that is, Irish and English; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6302/21]
View answerFor some time now, my Department and Foras na Gaeilge have been working to support businesses in the introduction of bilingual packaging. Foras na Gaeilge have, for example, launched a book entitled 'Bilingual Packaging: a guide for best business practice' to assist businesses in introducing bilingual packaging. Foras na Gaeilge also runs a Business Support Scheme, supporting small and medium-sized commercial enterprises to promote Irish in their businesses through signage, packaging, websites and marketing material - both printed and digital.
In addition, my Department provides funding to organisations such as Gael-Taca in Cork; Gnó Mhaigh Eo in Mayo; Gaillimh le Gaeilge in Galway, and more recently, Cill Dara le Gaeilge in Kildare, to support and encourage businesses in the use of Irish.
