Debate contribution: Irish Language Commissioner: Appointment

Debate contribution by Mr Matthew O'Toole on 13 May 2024.

MLA: Mr Matthew O'Toole
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 13 May 2024
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Irish Language Commissioner: Appointment
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4488901

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I welcome the deputy First Minister's clarity. She said, "Very shortly". She will appreciate that I asked the question of the Executive Office in February and received the answer a couple of weeks ago that we would be kept informed of the process. I ask that it is expedited and that there is clarity before the summer recess on how the Identity and Language Act 2022 will be delivered. The appointment of a commissioner was the reason for a spurious and unacceptable fight for many years, so it would be helpful to have clarity before the summer.

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 261/22-27.

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