asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if he will state with respect to any State or semi-State body under the aegis of his Department whether employment therein is dependent on a working knowledge of the Irish language; if so, the reason for such requirement; and in the interests of detente with that part of the Irish community which does not have an affection for the Irish language or may not have had an opportunity of acquiring an adequate knowledge of it, if he will take steps to remove the requirement particularly in respect of persons from Northern Ireland; and, if not, why.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Irish Language Requirement.
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There is no requirement relating to a knowledge of Irish in connection with employment in the State-sponsored bodies under the aegis of my Department.
Hear, hear.
The Agricultural Credit Company has though I gather that is not directly under the Minister's Department.
It is not.
Its relevance to farming needs is rather obscure.
Which Department does it come under?
The Department of Finance.