The Council meets in the language sector in order to take decisions on policies and action to be implemented by the North/South Language Body with its two agencies - Foras na Gaeilge and Tha Boord O Ulstèr-Scotch.
The Language Body is a single Body reporting to the NSMC, but composed of two separate and largely autonomous agencies: the Irish Language Agency, Foras na Gaeilge, and the Ulster-Scots Agency, Tha Boord O Ulstèr-Scotch.
Foras na Gaeilge, which took over the functions of Bord na Gaeilge, has responsibility for the promotion of the Irish Language on an all-island basis. Tha Boord O Ulstèr-Scotch has responsibility for the promotion of greater awareness in the use of Ullans and of Ulster-Scots cultural issues, both within Northern Ireland and throughout the island.
Foras na Gaeilge
Functions/Objectives
Regina Uí Chollatáin is Chairperson of Foras na Gaeilge, Seán Ó Coinn is the Chief Executive.
The Ulster-Scots Agency
Functions/Objectives
The Agency has established its main office in Belfast and has a subsidiary office in Donegal.
The Agency, in partnership with the University of Ulster, has established the Institute of Ulster-Scots studies at the Magee Campus. The Agency undertakes the development of strategies for linguistic and educational programs and research.
Freddie Kettyle is the Vice-Chairperson of the Ulster Scots Agency and there are seven other members on the Board. Ian Crozier is the Chief Executive.
You can view the Language Body Sector Joint Communiques in the Publications section.
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