[lg policy] Sinn Fein to launch ‘ambitious and pragmatic’ Irish language policy

[Harold Schiffman]

 Sinn Fein to launch ‘ambitious and pragmatic’ Irish language policy

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 Sinn Fein will launching a new Irish language strategy document on
Wednesday night, describing the initiative as “ambitious and pragmatic”.
The party said the launch follows the passage of a motion the ard fheis
which called for a “bespoke” Irish language policy. Máirtin Ó Muilleoir
said the comprehensive Irish Language policy proposals aim to “enhance and
protect the ancient language of this island in all areas of life.” He said:
“Through our announcement this week we seek to punctuate Seachtain na
Gaelige as a celebration of the indigenous language of this island. “The
Irish language belongs to everyone and can bring communities together – it
deserves to flourish.” Speaking ahead of the launch, South Belfast MLA Mr Ó
Muilleoir, added: “The continued denial of basic language rights by the
DUP, and other elements within political unionism, is a mark of the most
crass intolerance and bigotry. “This rights denial must end. The future of
the Irish language must be secured through ambitious and pragmatic policy
proposals, which we will outline at our launch tonight.”

Read more at:
https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/sinn-fein-to-launch-ambitious-and-pragmatic-irish-language-policy-1-8416117


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 Harold F. Schiffman

Professor Emeritus of
 Dravidian Linguistics and Culture
Dept. of South Asia Studies
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305

Phone:  (215) 898-7475
Fax:  (215) 573-2138

Email:  haroldfs at gmail.com
http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/~haroldfs/

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