Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 December 2023
6. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the supports available to members of the diaspora who wish to set up Gaelscoileanna abroad; if he has engaged with his Cabinet colleagues with regard to the co-ordination of such supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55490/23]
View answerIreland's Diaspora Strategy 2020-2025 includes a broad commitment to support cultural expression among our diaspora.
As regards the Irish language specifically, the Government commits in the strategy to the promotion and teaching of Irish abroad, with particular emphasis on the teaching of Irish in third-level colleges abroad.
Funding is available from the Government's Emigrant Support Programme for any initiatives which further these diaspora-related Irish-language objectives, in addition to and complementary of any funding which may be available from other Government departments under other programmes and schemes.
