Galway Council's Bilingual Meeting: A Step Forward for Irish
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Galway City Council made history with its second bilingual plenary meeting, entirely in Irish, during Seachtain na Gaeilge. Fianna Fail Councillor Peter Keane chaired the session, emphasizing the citys bilingual future. Chief Executive Leonard Cleary also spoke in Irish, advocating for the languages prominence in council efforts. He announced ten major projects and highlighted Irish language elements already integrated into daily council work. The Irish Language Officer, Marcus O Conaire, detailed plans for an Irish-speaking clerical staff panel to meet the Official Languages Act target. Several councillors contributed in Irish, earning applause. The council also approved holding the May meeting in the Michael D Higgins auditorium at University of Galway. These steps indicate significant progress for Irish in public life.
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