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- Irish has constitutional status as the national and first official language of the Republic of Ireland, and is also an official language of Northern Ireland and among the official languages of the European Union. The public body Foras na Gaeilge is responsible for the promotion of the language throughout the island.
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Dec 31, 2021 · The derogation of the status of the Irish language in the European institutions ends at midnight tonight (31 December 2021) and its status will now be on a par with other official languages of the EU. The Irish language was given official and working status on 1 January 2007.
The official status of the Irish language has remained high in the Republic of Ireland from foundation. This reflects the dominance of the language in Irish cultural and social history until the nineteenth century and its role in Irish cultural identity. In 2022, strong recognition was added in Northern Ireland also.
Strategy and priorities. Key EU policies for Ireland. The Irish language in the EU: on the way to full status. When Ireland joined the European Communities (EC) in 1973, Irish became an official language of the EC, but with ‘Treaty status’ rather than full working language status.
Irish has constitutional status as the national and first official language of the Republic of Ireland, and is also an official language of Northern Ireland and among the official languages of the European Union.
Jan 19, 2022 · On 1 January 2022, the Irish language gained full status as an official language of the European Union. This means that Irish will have equal status with the other 23 official languages of the EU.
Jan 3, 2022 · 1 January 2022 marked a special day for the Irish language; it is now officially on an equal footing with the EU's other 23 official languages. Irish is now at the same level as the other official EU languages - European Commission
Jan 27, 2022 · Irish language became an official language of the European Union. At midnight, on 31 December 2021, the Irish language was granted full official and working status in the European Union, which means that it is now on a par with all other official EU languages.
