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Northern Ireland Office: Irish Language

Asked by Jim AllisterTraditional Unionist VoiceNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 22 May 2025UIN 53438

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, which Irish language groups he has met; when those meetings took place; which Irish language centres he has visited; and when he visited them.

Answered by Hilary Benn

Since my appointment, I have met with a number of Irish language groups in Northern Ireland, including Foras na Gaeilge.

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