Dáil Wednesday 18 October 2017 at 12:40

Official Languages Amendment Bill

Summary

Deputy O'Mahony sought an update on the Official Languages (Amendment) Bill, which is at pre-legislative scrutiny. The Minister of State said drafting and consultation were continuing and publication was expected early in the new year.

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony Fianna Fáil

I want to ask the Taoiseach about the official languages (amendment) Bill. As he will be aware, this gives effect to amendments arising from the review of the Official Languages Act 2003. I believe we are at pre-legislative scrutiny phase and I merely want an update.

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I thank the Deputy for her brevity. I call the Taoiseach or-----

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Leo Varadkar The Taoiseach Fine Gael

An tAire Stáit, an Teachta McHugh.

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Joe McHugh Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Fine Gael

The drafters are working hard on it. There is consultation with the relevant committee. It will not be published before Christmas but we are looking to have it early in the new year.

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