Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2009
157 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his proposals to amend the range of areas that come within the scope of the Official Languages Act 2003 as proposed by the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34215/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraAt the outset, I wish to clarify for the Deputy that the obligation under section 10 of the Official Languages Act 2003 to publish documents simultaneously in Irish and English applies only to a limited number of key documents published by public bodies, including annual reports and accounts and documents setting out public policy proposals.
In the wider context, my Department will continue to work with Departments and other public bodies to assist them in meeting their obligations under the Act in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
