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Ministers told to use Irish in EU business

Tuesday, 20 November 2007

Government ministers have been reminded to use the Irish language when possible on EU business.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dermot Ahern, briefed the cabinet today on the serious problem of getting qualified legal translators to translate European legal documents.

He said that it is an issue that needs to be addressed.

The minister also reminded the cabinet that a service is available for them to use Irish at EU meetings and this facility should be used when possible.

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