Tuesday, September 16, 2008

News through an 16ú lá Mí Mheán Fómhair

The elite and governed on migration collision course (Sept 14, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/the-elite-and-governed-on-migration-collision-course-1475230.html

...“Some groups, mainly the well-paid elites, argue that we should change the religious status of our schools, not to mention that of the Irish language, to make ourselves more accommodating to immigrants.”

Plan to review primary schools confirmed (Sept 14, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0914/breaking13.htm

“The Deparment of Education confirmed today that it will review the process for recognising new primary schools.”
...“Ms Ní Ghréacháin said ‘the numbers are pitched at a level of sustainability and we would point out to the Minister that not a single Gaelscoil has ever closed due to falling numbers.’”

Imram the vessel for 'a voyage of discovery' (Sept 15, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/features/2008/0915/1221257207236.html

“Contemporary writing in Irish enjoys a small (but perfectly formed) following in this island nation of ours. This year's Imram Irish Language Literature Festival celebrates the role that the islands and seas of Ireland have played in shaping our identity and imagination.”

Time for Irish speakers to take to their feet for Acht na Gaeilge (Sept 15, 2008)
http://xornalgalicia.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=35854

“Two years to the day after the UK and Irish governments published the St Andrews' Agreement, POBAL, the umbrella organisation for the Irish speaking community in the North of Ireland is calling on the entire community to support the marches in support of the Irish Language Act being organised by its Co-ordinating Group, on Saturday 11th October in the centre of Belfast.”

Minister plans moratorium on approval of new primary schools (Sept 16, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/education/latest-news/minister-plans-moratorium-on-approval-of-new-primary-schools-1476062.html

...“Mr O'Keeffe has expressed concern that schools can seek recognition with an enrolment of 17 children and apply for permanent recognition after three years if it has 53 pupils.
“He is seeking ‘the appropriate procedures for school recognition at primary level’ to be put into operation at the start of 2010. But the move has been criticised by Gaelscoileanna Teo, the organisation representing 140 Irish language primary schools, which says ‘the comments attributed to the minister fly in the face of parents' constitutional right to education for their children and of the State's obligation to protect and nurture the Irish language’.”

PM in talks over N Ireland's future (Sept 16, 2008)
http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5ixk973XWBKOG_j73FPEh1xenH5jg

“Gordon Brown is due in Belfast to meet politicians threatening to bring down the power-sharing agreement and throw the system into crisis.
...“Republicans are also angry at the lack of progress on an Irish language act and plans for a multi-sports stadium near Belfast.”

Cathaoirleach launches People of the Year Awards (Sept 16, 2008)
http://www.mayonews.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4974&Itemid=38

“The Mayo People of the Year awards were officially launched last Friday night by the Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Joe Mellett, with nominations now being sought for the awards.
...“The final award is Gradam na Gaeilge which recognises the positive contribution by an individual in the promotion of the Irish language.”

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