An Chomhdháil Welcomes the Formation of the 31st Dáil
March 10, 2011
Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge extends its congratulations to Enda Kenny T.D., on his election to the role of An Taoiseach. An Chomhdháil also congratulates the Ministers appointed to Cabinet and wishes them every success in their role in the 31st Dáil. An Chomhdháil would like to extend special congratulations to Jimmy Deenihan, TD, newly appointed Minister of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs.
With the announcement today of Government Departments, An Chomhdháil had hoped assurances outlined in the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish language would be upheld, assurances which related to a senior Minister and a Government Department with central responsibility for Irish language affairs. An Chomhdháil welcomes the Government’s support of the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish language, through the founding of the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs, with a Minister of State to be appointed with special responsibility for Gaeltacht affairs.
Pádraig Mac Criostail, Director of Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge said: “In relation to the Programme for Government 2011-2016, we believe there are many posititves for the Irish language. Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge is looking forward to co-operating with An Taoiseach, with Minister Jimmy Deenihan, TD, and with the yet to be appointed Minister of State, on Irish language issues in the future. An Chomhdháil will ensure that the new Government will fulfil their assurances, and that the status of the Irish language will be enhanced through the successful enactment of the Programme For Government”.
