Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 April 2019
575. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her Department has an operating language scheme in accordance with the Official Languages Act 2003; and the date when such a scheme was introduced. [15490/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department's Language Scheme 2019 - 2022, prepared as required under the Official Languages Act 2003, has been confirmed by the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The Scheme took effect from 26 February 2019 and shall remain in force for a period of 3 years from this date or until a new Scheme has been confirmed by the Minister, whichever is the later.
The Language Scheme is available on my Departments website at the following links:
Gaeilge: http://www.welfare.ie/ga/Pages/OLA-Scheme-2015-2018.aspx
English: http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/OLA-Scheme-2015-2018.aspx
