Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 April 2019
423. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has an operating language scheme in accordance with the Official Languages Act 2003; and the date when such a scheme was introduced. [15486/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn May 2018, my Department submitted its third language scheme for approval by the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. It was duly approved, coming into force on 28 May 2018. A copy of the scheme was at that time provided to the Office of An Coimisinéir Teanga. The scheme will, in accordance with section 14(3) of the Official Language Act, remain in force for a period of three years, or until such time as a new scheme is confirmed.
