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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Claudia Savage

Minister commissions study into economic potential of using the Irish language

Members of Kneecap, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (Mo Chara), J. J. Ó Dochartaigh (DJ Provai), and Naoise Ó Cairealláin (Moglai Bap). The rap group are part of an Irish language resurgence - (PA Archive)

Stormont’s economy minister Caoimhe Archibald has commissioned research into the growth potential of the Irish language, “to inform future decisions on public expenditure”.

The two pieces of independent work, called for by the Sinn Féin minister and being conducted by Queen’s University Belfast, will look at economic impact as well as potential support for an Irish medium workforce.

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