Local approach to promotion of Irish

IN response to Darren Mac an Phríora (Letters, July 13) regarding the Irish language, I wish to point out that Foras na Gaeilge is the body responsible for the promotion of the Irish language throughout the island of Ireland — a role which involves facilitating and encouraging the use of Irish in the public and private arena on an all-island basis.

In accordance with this role, Foras na Gaeilge supports and funds many Irish language bodies throughout the island and also funds a variety of different schemes and initiatives — one of which is the scheme we’re currently announcing to promote the language at a local level.

We believe that for people to make the Irish language their own, the provision of resources at local level is of utmost importance.