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October 30, 2012
There has been much discussion in the media recently regarding the standard of modern languages in Ireland.
The discussion came to a head after PayPal admitted that they had to seek workers from abroad as the due to the lack of modern languages among the Irish workforce. There is no doubt that the demand for various languages is at an all-time high around throughout Ireland and Europe and judging by the jobs currently advertised on www.Gaelport.com, the demand for Irish speaking employees is just as high.
Foras na Gaeilge are looking to fill 3 vacancies in various locations around Ireland. An Executive Officer is required to cover maternity leave in Ráth Cairn; An Assistant Editor is required in Gaoth Dobhair to assist in the sorting, preparation and editing of texts; and the Dublin office is looking to recruit a Services Officer. Applications for each of these jobs will be accepted until Friday, 9th November 2012, poist@forasnagaeilge.ie.
The public consultation process regarding an Irish language strategy for Northern Ireland is currently underway and it would be presumed that any strategy put in place in the near future would have Irish medium education at its core. Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta is a small Belfast-based company responsible for all matters relating to Irish language education throughout Northern Ireland. They are currently seeking 3 determined individuals to join their hard-working team in promoting Irish language education throughout the six counties. A Senior Development Officer is required who possesses management skills, knowledge of Irish medium education and a third level qualification. Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta also require a Youth Development Officer on a 12-month contract and a Clerical Officer. The closing date for applications is Monday, 5th November 2012, pomordha@comhairle.org.
Naíonra Chaitlín Maude, based in Tallaght in South Dublin seek a full-time naíonra assistant. Working hours are 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday and the successful candidate will earn €500 per week, naionra.cm@gmail.com.
Naíonra Phádraig na gCloch Liath, Co. Wicklow also require a naíonra assistant. Fluent Irish is essential for this job and all applicants are asked to include references and a CV, ciara_f@yahoo.com.
A family based in Dublin City Centre require an Irish speaking child minder to care for 2 children. The successful applicant will work a 4/5 day week and the job will begin in mid-January 2013, feighlipaistibac@gmail.com.
All information regarding these jobs and much more is available at www.gaelport.com/foluntais.
