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<div style="left: -99999px;">Sinn Fein to launch
‘ambitious and pragmatic’ Irish language policy
<br><br>Sinn Fein MLA M�irt�n O Muilleoir
Sinn Fein MLA M�irt�n O Muilleoir
Published: 18:36 Wednesday 14 March 2018
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Sign Up To Our Daily Newsletter<br><br> 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.”<br><br> Read more at: <a href="https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/sinn-fein-to-launch-ambitious-and-pragmatic-irish-language-policy-1-8416117">https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/sinn-fein-to-launch-ambitious-and-pragmatic-irish-language-policy-1-8416117</a></div>
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