Public have “lost ownership” of Irish language Strategy
February 5, 2013
Conradh na Gaeilge believe that the public are losing ownership of the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language, according to Conradh President Donnchadh Ó hAodha.
The Irish language strategy was the focus of a meeting of held by Conradh na Gaeilge in the Menlo Hotel in Galway on Friday February 1st last, which was attended by a large group of students and members of community organisations.
Speaking at the meting, journalist Harry McGee discussed the nature of political lobbying and advocacy in the Irish political system. The meeting was chaired by CEO of Glór na nGael Lorcán Mac Gabhann (pictured left).
Conradh na Gaeilge are now proposing that a planning unit be established which would reflect the view of the public to ensure that the effective co-ordination of the strategy at all levels of society.
Participants of the meeting also expressed disappointment with the decision of the Department of Education and Skills to merge the Irish language education body, an Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta (COGG) with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment.
Julian De Spáinn, Secretary General of Conradh na Gaeilge said that the move was another attack on Irish language institutions which have the support of the Irish language and Gaeltacht communities.
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