# Irish Language Act

Last year

2022

Thousands take part in Belfast march in support of Irish Language Act

Speakers urged those with “power and influence to end their decades-long obstruction of Irish language rights”.

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May 21st 2022, 4:33 PM

# Tuaisceart na hÉireann

"Fiuchphota": Pianta fáis na Gaeilge i dTuaisceart na hÉireann

“Is iontach a bheith anseo mar chuid de. Is pribhléid é gach lá, cé go bhfuil blianta fada bainte de mo shaol.”

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Mar 27th 2022, 11:00 AM

# identity

"A boiling pot": Growing pains of the Irish language in Northern Ireland

The Irish language faces intense obstacles in Northern Ireland, but many are prepared to stand up for it.

Irish language is growing in popularity in Northern Ireland, especially at primary level and in adult further education

Some educationalists face online sectarian campaigns when promoting the language

Failure to introduce Irish Language Act creating a political flashpoint

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Mar 27th 2022, 11:00 AM

# Belfast

What's behind 'cultural apartheid' claims about Irish-language housing at Queen's University?

All-Irish residential schemes are commonplace in many Irish universities, but a pilot scheme in Queen’s University Belfast has divided opinion.

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Mar 19th 2022, 8:00 AM

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# Northern Ireland

Irish language legislation expected to be tabled within days, says Michelle O’Neill

Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill said the policy must be delivered upon.

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Oct 26th 2021, 5:29 PM

# Stormont

DUP warns of threat to devolution from Irish language laws intervention

Paul Frew’s comments came as Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis faced calls from Sinn Fein to end the impasse.

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Jun 16th 2021, 4:33 PM

# Irish Language Act

British MP uses Irish language in address at UK House of Commons for first time since 1901

Liz Saville-Roberts spoke as Gaeilge as she urged Karen Bradley to implement an Irish Language Act in Northern Ireland.

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Oct 24th 2018, 5:39 PM

# Acht na Gaeilge

The Council of Europe has told the UK to pass laws to protect the Irish language

The issue has been at the centre of the dispute at Stormont.

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Feb 21st 2018, 10:21 PM

# collapsed talks

Explainer: What is the Irish Language Act and why is it causing political deadlock in Northern Ireland?

Arlene Foster says that government formation talks have stalled because of the Irish language issue.

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Feb 14th 2018, 8:30 PM

# arlene says no

The DUP party has collapsed power-sharing talks in Northern Ireland, Sinn Féin says

Sinn Féin says a deal was in place but the DUP has not followed through.

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Feb 14th 2018, 6:45 PM

# roadblock

DUP will not sign off on stand-alone Irish Language Act, Arlene Foster says

Yesterday, British Prime Minister Theresa May said there is a “basis for an agreement” at Stormont and the Executive could be running soon.

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Feb 13th 2018, 8:03 PM

# at odds

Adams says young people will be radicalised by the DUP’s refusal to embrace their rights

Unlikely to reach a deal anytime soon, the Northern Ireland Assembly has remained empty since January.

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Aug 31st 2017, 9:39 AM

# Nigel Dodds

DUP accuses Varadkar of sending 'mixed messages' and 'going backwards'

“Just what is going on in Dublin?” DUP deputy Nigel Dodds has asked provocatively.

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Jul 30th 2017, 5:00 PM

# speak same language

Explainer: Why the DUP and Sinn Féin can't reach a deal on power-sharing in the North

Unlikely to reach a deal anytime soon, the Northern Irish Assembly will lie empty until autumn at the earliest.

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Jul 4th 2017, 5:29 PM

# DUP

DUP websites hacked by Irish language prankster

The main website of the Democratic Unionist Party – and the websites of two of its leaders – are hacked and taken offline.

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Jan 12th 2011, 9:13 PM